B2verb 2K

Acknowledge

🇬🇧 UK //əkˈnɒlɪdʒ// 🇺🇸 US //ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ//

Meaning of Acknowledge

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

In simple words: To accept or notice something.

Acknowledge in a sentence

• She didn't acknowledge my presence at the meeting.
• It's important to acknowledge your mistakes to learn from them.
• The company acknowledged the need for better security measures.
• Please acknowledge receipt of this email.
• He acknowledged her hard work with a formal letter of thanks.
• During the speech, she acknowledged the support of her family.

How to use Acknowledge

Use 'acknowledge' when formally recognizing someone's contribution or existence. Avoid in overly casual contexts.

Grammar pattern

acknowledge + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'ack now ledge' - imagine a person on a ledge needing recognition.

Related words

Collocations with Acknowledge

• acknowledge receipt
• acknowledge contributions
• acknowledge existence

Synonyms for Acknowledge

• recognize
• admit
• accept
• affirm
• confess

Opposites of Acknowledge

• deny
• ignore
• reject

Common mistakes with Acknowledge

• Confused with 'recognize' - 'acknowledge' emphasizes recognition of existence or truth.
• Using incorrect prepositions, e.g., 'acknowledge to' instead of 'acknowledge'.

Frequently asked questions about Acknowledge

What does Acknowledge mean?

To accept or notice something.

What is the definition of Acknowledge?

To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.

How do you use Acknowledge in a sentence?

She didn't acknowledge my presence at the meeting.

Can you give another example of Acknowledge?

It's important to acknowledge your mistakes to learn from them.

What are synonyms for Acknowledge?

Common alternatives include recognize, admit, accept, affirm, confess.

What is the opposite of Acknowledge?

Opposite meanings include deny, ignore, reject.

What words go with Acknowledge?

It commonly pairs with acknowledge receipt, acknowledge contributions, acknowledge existence.

What are common mistakes when using Acknowledge?

Confused with 'recognize' - 'acknowledge' emphasizes recognition of existence or truth. Using incorrect prepositions, e.g., 'acknowledge to' instead of 'acknowledge'.

How do you pronounce Acknowledge?

US: //ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ//, UK: //əkˈnɒlɪdʒ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Acknowledge?

Use 'acknowledge' when formally recognizing someone's contribution or existence. Avoid in overly casual contexts.

What CEFR level is Acknowledge?

"Acknowledge" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.