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[ verb ] discern
Examples "His greed knew no limits" Used in print (William G. Pollard, Physicist and Christian....)Surely this is a reality we all acknowledge . (Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)If this analysis is correct , the suburban branches will turn_out to be what management 's cost_accountants refuse to acknowledge , marginal operations rather_than major factors . Related terms |
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[ verb ] declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Synonyms Examples "He admitted his errors" "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten" Used in print (Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)An Anglican clergyman in Oxford sadly but frankly acknowledged to me that this is true . |
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[ verb ] report the receipt of
Synonyms Examples "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper" Used in print (Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)Neither acknowledged the gift . Related terms |
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[ verb ] express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
Examples "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" Used in print (Paul Ramsey, War and the Christian Conscience. Durham,...)On their way to the Heavenly_City the children of God make use of the pax-ordo of the earthly city and acknowledge their share in responsibility for its preservation . Related terms |
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