acknowledge

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

verb

1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of (Freq. 5)
- He admitted his errors
- She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
• Syn:
admit
• Ant:
deny (for: admit)
• Derivationally related forms:
acknowledgeable, acknowledgment, admission (for: admit)
• Hypernyms:
declare, adjudge, hold
• Hyponyms:
attorn, write off, make no bones about, sustain, concede,
profess, confess, squeal, fink, avow, avouch
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
2. report the receipt of (Freq. 3)
- The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
• Syn:
receipt
• Derivationally related forms:
receipt (for: receipt)
• Hypernyms:
communicate, pass on, pass, pass along, put across
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something to somebody
3. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with (Freq. 2)
- He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway
- She acknowledged his complement with a smile
- it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing
• Syn:
notice
• Derivationally related forms:
acknowledgment, notice (for: notice)
• Hypernyms:
react, respond
• Hyponyms:
mention, cite
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody
4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for (Freq. 1)
- We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
• Syn:
recognize, recognise
• Derivationally related forms:
acknowledgment
• Hypernyms:
thank, give thanks
• Hyponyms:
appreciate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
5. accept as legally binding and valid
- acknowledge the deed
• Hypernyms:
accept
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
- The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
- We do not recognize your gods
• Syn:
recognize, recognise, know
• Derivationally related forms:
acknowledgment
• Hypernyms:
accept
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  recognize, recognise, know, notice, receipt, admit