Definitions

1. verb

to express or show that one has knowledge or understanding of something.

“She acknowledged the gift with a smile, but I could tell she was not truly ackn owing its value.”

2. noun

a statement or expression of acknowledgment.

“The professor made an ackn ow in the introduction of her research paper.”

3. verb

to give something formal recognition or official approval.

“The new law will ackn owe the rights of the indigenous people.”

4. noun

a sign or indication of something.

“The weather forecast was an ackn ow of the impending storm.”