Definitions

1. verb

to acknowledge something

“The judge acknowledged the defendant’s apology.”

2. verb

to recognize the existence of something

“The team acknowledged the contribution of their new sponsor.”

3. verb

to admit or confess something

“The politician acknowledged his role in the scandal.”

4. verb

to give thanks or recognition to someone

“The audience acknowledged the hard work of the performers.”

5. noun

a recognition or acknowledgment of something

“The company issued an acknowledgement of the employee’s years of service.”