Слово англійською: acknowledge
Дієслово
Переклад acknowledge українською: ви́знати що (по́милку і т. д.), визнава́ти що, віта́тися з ким
Детальний опис
acknowledge
verb /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
admit
- to accept that something is true
- acknowledge something She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
- I have to acknowledge the fact that I am partly responsible.
- It's a generally acknowledged fact.
- Most people acknowledge the existence of evil.
- to openly/publicly/readily acknowledge something
- acknowledge that… He does not acknowledge that he has done anything wrong.
- acknowledge something to be, have, etc. something It is generally acknowledged to be true.
Synonyms admitadmitacknowledge ▪ recognize ▪ concede ▪ confessThese words all mean to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true.admit to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true:- It was a stupid thing to do, I admit.
acknowledge (rather formal) to accept that something exists, is true or has happened:- She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
recognize to admit or be aware that something exists or is true:- They recognized the need to take the problem seriously.
concede (rather formal) to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true or logical:- He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties.
admit or concede?When somebody admits something, they are usually agreeing that something that is generally considered bad or wrong is true or has happened, especially when it relates to their own actions. When somebody concedes something, they are usually accepting, unwillingly, that a particular fact or statement is true or logical.confess (rather formal) to admit something that you feel ashamed or embarrassed about; to admit, especially formally or to the police, that you have done something wrong or illegal:- She was reluctant to confess her ignorance.
- He confessed to the murder.
Patterns- to admit/acknowledge/recognize/concede/confess that…
- to admit/confess to something
- to admit/concede/confess something to somebody
- to admit/acknowledge/recognize the truth
- to admit/confess your mistakes/ignorance
accept status
- to accept that somebody/something has a particular authority or status synonym recognize
- acknowledge somebody/something The country acknowledged his claim to the throne.
- The peace settlement effectively acknowledged the country's independence.
- be acknowledged as something He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world.
- be acknowledged to be, have, etc. something He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world.
reply to letter/email
- acknowledge something (formal) to tell somebody that you have received something that they sent to you
- All applications will be acknowledged.
- Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
smile/wave
- acknowledge somebody/something (formal) to show that you have noticed somebody/something by smiling, waving, etc.
- I was standing right next to her, but she didn't even acknowledge me.
- He waved, acknowledging the applause.
express thanks
- acknowledge something (formal) to publicly express thanks for help you have been given
- I gratefully acknowledge financial support from several local businesses.
- He is always ready to acknowledge his debt to his teachers.
Word Originlate 15th cent.: from the obsolete Middle English verb knowledge, influenced by obsolete acknow ‘acknowledge, confess’.