acknowledge

Meanings

• Verb

  to admit that (something) is true or exists; to recognize the existence or validity of (something)

• Verb

  to express recognition or approval of; to make a formal statement recognizing the validity, legality, or existence of

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Pronunciation

1. /ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

admit , allow , avow , concede , confess , own , proclaim , recognize

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Rhymes

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apologize , recognize , compromise , alloy , oyez , palliate , obey , survey

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Variants

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acknowledge , acknowledged , acknowledges , acknowledging

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Forms

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acknowledged, acknowledges, acknowledging

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Etymology

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The word 'acknowledge' comes from the Old French word 'acconoisceir', which means 'to know, recognize'. It is composed of the prefix 'ac-' meaning 'to' and the root 'conoisceir' meaning 'to know'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acknowledgement' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'acknowledge' is often used in legal documents, such as contracts and deeds.

3. In the movie 'The Matrix', Morpheus tells Neo, 'I'd like to share a revelation that I've had during my time here. It came to me when I tried to classify your mind. Have you ever heard the expression, 'God doesn't play dice?' I think it's bovine excrement. Dice are rolled. Throw the bones. The gods throw the dice, and that's what determines the outcome. But when human beings play at dice, they've got an established set of rules. They set the stakes, they throw the dice, and they abide by the rules. And that's what separates us from the gods. Not that we believe in gods, but that we believe in rules. We create order and impose it on the universe. We can't understand why it happens, or why there is a sequence, but we call it fate. And that's what makes us human: the desire to create order.' Morpheus then acknowledges Neo as 'the One'.

4. In the Bible, the word 'acknowledge' appears more than 100 times.

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Related Concepts

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1. acknowledgement: An acknowledgement is a formal statement recognizing the validity, legality, or existence of something or someone. It is often used in legal or official contexts.

2. recognition: Recognition is the act of identifying someone or something as familiar or existing. It can also refer to the act of granting rights, privileges, or honors to someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'acknowledge' is often used to express recognition or approval of someone or something. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia sings, 'Get thee to a nunnery. Why wouldst thou not go home? I have heard of your paintings, worthy as the master; 'tis a pity from these flowers in thy hair, Thy dainty clothes, thy shoes, thy stockings, I see thee at this distance, and not near. Speak thou yet again, and I will hear thee. 'Tis but our fools make us merry. Therefore, get thee to a nunnery. Stay, I'll hear thee; for I love thee. Acknowledge my love. O, speak again, I prithee!', where Hamlet asks Ophelia to acknowledge his love for her.

How to Memorize "acknowledge"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'acknowledge', imagine yourself acknowledging someone or something. Picture yourself nodding your head or speaking the words 'I acknowledge'.

2. associate
   

   - To associate 'acknowledge', think of words like 'recognize', 'admit', 'agree', or 'confirm'. You can also associate it with the idea of giving credit or acknowledging someone's efforts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember 'acknowledge', use the mnemonic 'Acknowledging is recognizing'. You can also use the acronym 'A Can KNow Ledge Is Acknowledge'.

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