globally-acknowledged
|glo-bal-ly-ac-knowl-edged|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈɡloʊbəli əˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡləʊbəli əˈnɒlɪdʒd/
(acknowledge)
admit or recognize
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 recognize or admit the truth of something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
recognized or accepted by people around the world.
The scientist is globally-acknowledged for her groundbreaking research.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/04 09:37