Meaning & use
acknowledge
To accept or admit the truth or existence of something, or to show recognition of someone.
See it in a sentence
He finally acknowledged that his approach to the project had been mistaken.
She nodded to acknowledge the waiter before returning to her conversation.
A note on using this word
"Acknowledge" is often followed directly by a noun or a "that" clause, without needing a preposition.
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