acknowledge
|ac-knowl-edge|
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/əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
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/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/
admit or recognize
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acknowledge' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aknowlechen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'knowlechen' meant 'to admit or recognize.'
Historical Evolution
'aknowlechen' transformed into the modern English word 'acknowledge.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to admit or recognize,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something.
She refused to acknowledge the problem.
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Verb 2
to express gratitude or appreciation for something.
He acknowledged her help with a smile.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35