acknowledge

To accept or say that something is true or exists.

• He acknowledged his mistake.
• The report acknowledges that costs have risen.
• We must acknowledge the need for change.

How to use it: acknowledge that… (He acknowledged that he had made a mistake.); acknowledge something as something (They acknowledge her as the rightful owner.)

Similar words: admit, recognize, accept

Opposites: deny

Common phrases: acknowledge a mistake, acknowledge the need, acknowledge that something

To publicly recognize the value of someone's work, achievement, or contribution.

• We should acknowledge her hard work.
• The award acknowledged his contribution to science.
• She acknowledged the team's efforts during her speech.

Similar words: recognize, credit

Common phrases: acknowledge someone’s contribution, acknowledge someone’s work, acknowledge an achievement

To show or express thanks for help or kindness you have received.

• I must acknowledge your generous help.
• She acknowledged their kindness with a small gift.
• He wrote to acknowledge the support he had received.

Similar words: thank, express gratitude for

Common phrases: acknowledge someone’s help, acknowledge a favour, acknowledge someone’s kindness

To tell someone that you have received their message, letter, or delivery.

• Please acknowledge this email.
• The office acknowledged receipt of my application.
• Has the supplier acknowledged our order yet?

How to use it: acknowledge receipt of something (Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.)

Similar words: confirm receipt of

Common phrases: acknowledge receipt, acknowledge a message, acknowledge an email