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acknowledged

|ac/knowl/edged|

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/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒd/

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/əkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

(acknowledge)

admit or recognize

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective	Adverb
acknowledge	acknowledgements	acknowledgements / acknowledgments	acknowledges	acknowledged	acknowledged	acknowledging	acknowledgement	acknowledgement / acknowledgment	acknowledged	acknowledgeable	acknowledgingly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'acknowledge' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aknowen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'knowen' meant 'to know.'

Historical Evolution

'aknowen' transformed into the modern English word 'acknowledge' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to know or recognize,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to accept or admit the existence or truth of something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'acknowledge'.

She acknowledged the mistake.

Synonyms

admitted confessed

Antonyms

denied ignored

Adjective 1

recognized as being true or existing.

He is an acknowledged expert in his field.

Synonyms