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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Origin: | ac- (as in accord) + knowledge |
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ac‧knowl‧edge S3 W3
[transitive]
[transitive]1 to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists : 
The family acknowledge the need for change.Claire acknowledged that she was guilty. The government must acknowledge what is happening and do something about it. 'Maybe you are right,' she acknowledged.
admit
The family acknowledge the need for change.Claire acknowledged that she was guilty.The government must acknowledge what is happening and do something about it.'Maybe you are right,' she acknowledged.2 if people acknowledge something, they recognize how good or important it is
recognize something's importance
[usually passive] acknowledge something as something The film festival is acknowledged as an event of international importance.
The film festival is acknowledged as an event of international importance. be widely/generally acknowledged to be something The mill produces what is widely acknowledged to be the finest wool in the world.
The mill produces what is widely acknowledged to be the finest wool in the world.3 to accept that someone or something has authority over people : Both defendants refused to acknowledge the authority of the court.
accept somebody's authority
SCLBoth defendants refused to acknowledge the authority of the court.4 to publicly announce that you are grateful for the help that someone has given you : We wish to acknowledge the support of the university.
thank
We wish to acknowledge the support of the university.5 to show someone that you have noticed them or heard what they have said : Tom acknowledged her presence by a brief glance.
show you notice somebody
Tom acknowledged her presence by a brief glance.6 to let someone know that you have received something from them :
