acknowledge

Definition

  • v. report the receipt of
  • v. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
  • v. accept as legally binding and valid
  • v. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

Word forms

Past tense
acknowledged
Past participle
acknowledged
Third person singular
acknowledges
Present participle
acknowledging

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    She acknowledged the receipt of the package with a quick email.

  2. vt.

    The company acknowledged the customer's complaint and promised to resolve it soon.