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Definitions of acknowledge
  1. verb
    report the receipt of
    "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"

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  2. verb
    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"

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  3. verb
    express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    "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"

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  4. verb
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
    "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"

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  5. verb
    express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
    "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"

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  6. verb
    accept as legally binding and valid
    "acknowledge the deed"
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