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ACKNOWLEDGES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Acknowledges.

Acknowledges - as a verb

Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

Example: "He admitted his errors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
admit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjudgedeclarehold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Report the receipt of

Example: "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
receipt

Express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

Example: "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
notice
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reactrespond
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recogniserecognize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give thanksthank
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Accept as legally binding and valid

Example: "Acknowledge the deed"

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

Example: "The crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knowrecogniserecognize

Example Sentences

"He acknowledges his mistake and apologizes."
"The company acknowledges the importance of customer feedback."
"She acknowledges the generous support of her sponsors."
"The report acknowledges the contributions of the research team."
"The professor acknowledges the student's efforts in their research paper."
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Word Game Points

Is ACKNOWLEDGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acknowledges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACKNOWLEDGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is ACKNOWLEDGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acknowledges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACKNOWLEDGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is ACKNOWLEDGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acknowledges is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACKNOWLEDGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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