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'acknowledge' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'acknowledge' with 16 example sentences.


acknowledge verb

: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

: report the receipt of

: express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

: express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

: accept as legally binding and valid

: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority


  • Politicians never acknowledge their own mistakes.
  • I've acknowledged my mistake.
  • He didn't acknowledge defeat.
  • Eventually, his rights had to be acknowledged.
  • She acknowledged that my statement was true.
  • She acknowledged having made a mistake.
  • You should acknowledge your failure.
  • He doesn't acknowledge my existence.
  • He acknowledged me by lifting his hat.
  • She walked away without acknowledging me.
  • Why don't you want to acknowledge that you're wrong?
  • We acknowledge receipt of your letter.
  • The boy acknowledged having lied.
  • The mayor acknowledged her services to the city.
  • We have to acknowledge that.
  • She acknowledged his help in her book.
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