Acknowledge(v. t.) To of or admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in; as, to acknowledge the being of a God.
Acknowledge(v. t.) To own or recognize in a particular character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.
Acknowledge(v. t.) To own with gratitude or as a benefit or an obligation; as, to acknowledge a favor, the receipt of a letter.
Acknowledge(v. t.) To own as genuine; to assent to, as a legal instrument, to give it validity; to avow or admit in legal form; as, to acknowledgea deed.
Acknowledged(imp. & p. p.) of Acknowledge
Acknowledgedly(adv.) Confessedly.
Acknowledger(n.) One who acknowledges.
Acknowledging(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Acknowledge
Acknowledgment(n.) The act of acknowledging; admission; avowal; owning; confession.
Acknowledgment(n.) The act of owning or recognized in a particular character or relationship; recognition as regards the existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
Acknowledgment(n.) The owning of a benefit received; courteous recognition; expression of thanks.
Acknowledgment(n.) Something given or done in return for a favor, message, etc.
Acknowledgment(n.) A declaration or avowal of one's own act, to give it legal validity; as, the acknowledgment of a deed before a proper officer. Also, the certificate of the officer attesting such declaration.
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