Acknowledging Meaning in English
word · lemma: acknowledge
ækˈnɑɫɪdʒɪŋ
ak-NAH-lij-ing
ɐknˈɒlɪdʒɪŋ
uk-NOL-ij-ing
Definition
Showing you have noticed, recognized, or accepted something, such as a fact, a person, or a situation. It often means openly admitting or accepting something as true.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and informal contexts, especially with 'acknowledging a mistake', 'acknowledging someone's efforts', or 'acknowledging the truth'. Sometimes confused with 'admitting'; 'acknowledge' is often less direct or less emotional.
Spanish: reconociendo - admitiendoPortuguese (BR): reconhecendo - admitindoPortuguese (PT): reconhecendo - admitindoChinese (Simplified): 承认 - 确认Chinese (Traditional): 承認 - 確認Hindi: स्वीकार करना - माननाArabic: الاعتراف - الإقرارBengali: স্বীকার করা - স্বীকৃতি দেওয়াRussian: признавая - подтверждаяJapanese: 認めるVietnamese: thừa nhận - công nhậnKorean: 인정하다Turkish: kabul etmek - onaylamakUrdu: تسلیم کرنا - مانناIndonesian: mengakui
Example Sentences
He is acknowledging his mistake.
basic
Thank you for acknowledging my effort.
basic
She nodded, acknowledging his presence.
basic
By acknowledging your fears, you can start to overcome them.
natural
She avoided acknowledging the problem for months.
natural
We appreciate you acknowledging the hard work of our team.
natural