Dictionary Entry
acknowledged
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/Word FrequencyCommon (5.34)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in
In a Sentence
“to acknowledge the being of a god”
Published Usage Examples
“Indeed, the word "acknowledged" -- the word used by Scott McCabe to characterize Cramer's statement -- derives from the word "knowledge."”
“The King, during the Treaty, continued on the frontiers, where he received the news of the death of Queen Mary of England; his Majesty dispatched forthwith the Count de Randan to Queen Elizabeth, to congratulate her on her accession to the Crown, and they received him with great distinction; for her affairs were so pre”
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Origin
Middle English, from Old English “oncnawan” meaning “to know”.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “acknowledged”
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