acknowledging

Meanings

• Verb

  To recognize the existence or validity of something, especially someone's claim or achievement.

  - "He acknowledged her hard work on the project."
  - "The judge acknowledged the defendant's right to remain silent."

• Verb

  To admit that something is true or owed.

  - "He acknowledged his mistakes."
  - "The company acknowledged the error in their billing system."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acknowledging
recognizing , organizing , recognizing , apologizing , monologuing

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Variants

List of all variants of acknowledging that leads to same result
acknowledge , acknowledged , acknowledges , acknowledging

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'accoler', meaning 'to receive with approval'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that in some courtrooms, defendants are required to acknowledge the truth of their indictment before a trial can begin?

2. The term 'acknowledgment' is also used in computer science to refer to a message sent by one computer to another to confirm that a message has been received.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Admit: To acknowledge or confess the truth about something.

2. Recognize: To acknowledge or become aware of the existence or identity of something or someone.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature and art, acknowledging is often used to depict moments of recognition, apology, or acceptance. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov', one character acknowledges his guilt and seeks forgiveness from another.

How to Memorize "acknowledging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize acknowledging as a process of recognizing or admitting the truth. Picture yourself acknowledging someone's achievement or apologizing for a mistake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate acknowledging with the idea of acceptance or recognition. Think of a time when you had to acknowledge something and how it made you feel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Acknowledging is Admitting' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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