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acknowledge

/əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/
verb
  1. To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

    "to acknowledge the being of a god"

  2. To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.

  3. To be grateful of (e.g. a benefit or a favour)

    "to acknowledge a favor"

Synonymsadmit, allow, avow, concede, confess, own

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