English

acknowledge

əkˈnɑlɪdʒ, əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒ, ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ, əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ
Meaning: to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: əkˈnɑː.lɪdʒ, ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ, əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base acknowledge
3rd person singular present acknowledges
Present participle acknowledging
Past acknowledged
Will future will acknowledge
Going-to future going to acknowledge
Imperative negative don't acknowledge / do not acknowledge

Example

The manager acknowledged her hard work.
The manager acknowledged her hard work.

Usage Notes

Often used in professional contexts for recognizing effort, receiving messages, or admitting a fact.

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