· declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"

Synonym(s): admit

Hypernym(s): declare, adjudge, hold

· report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"

Synonym(s): receipt

Hypernym(s): communicate, pass_on, pass, pass_along, put_across

· express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"

Synonym(s): notice

Hypernym(s): react, respond

· express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"

Synonym(s): recognize, recognise

Hypernym(s): thank, give_thanks

· accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"

Hypernym(s): accept

· accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"

Synonym(s): recognize, recognise, know

Hypernym(s): accept