Webacknowledge Add to list Share verb declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of “She acknowledged that she might have... verb accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority “The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the... verb accept as legally binding and ...
Web2. : to regard or describe (someone or something) as having or deserving a particular status. They acknowledge him as their leader. = They acknowledge him to be their leader. — usually used as (be) acknowledged. She is widely/generally acknowledged as one of the world's best chefs. [=many people regard her as one of the world's best chefs]
Web2. acknowledgments [plural] : a section of a book, article, etc., in which people are thanked for their help. He's the first person mentioned in the book's acknowledgments. 3. [count] : a usually written statement saying that a letter or message was received. We sent an acknowledgment that we received their letter.