Acknowledge - Definition
acknowledge
v 1: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or
truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that
she might have forgotten" [syn: admit, acknowledge]
[ant: deny]
2: report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged
the submission of the authors of the paper" [syn:
acknowledge, receipt]
3: express recognition of the presence or existence of, or
acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when
they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his
complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the
work of others in one's own writing" [syn: notice,
acknowledge]
4: express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must
acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" [syn:
acknowledge, recognize, recognise]
5: accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"
6: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power
and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true
heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods" [syn:
acknowledge, recognize, recognise, know]