Definition of Acknowledge
Acknowledge
ac·knowl·edge


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to admit the existence of something, or to recognize something as legitimate;

e.g. After years of protests, the government finally acknowledged the problem and passed laws to fix it.

(verb)
to express gratitude or show appreciation for something;

e.g. She acknowledged the gift sent to her by her colleagues.

(verb)
to notice or recognize;

e.g. She just refused to acknowledge my presence and relevance in the meeting.

(verb)
to confirm or make known the receipt of something;

e.g. Please the acknowledge the offer letter and respond at the earliest.



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  • "You cannot solve a problem until you acknowledge that you have one and accept responsibility for solving it." -- Zig Ziglar



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