acknowledged
word · lemma: acknowledge
/ækˈnɑɫɪdʒd/
/ɐknˈɒlɪdʒd/
Definition
Describes something or someone that has been accepted, admitted, or recognized as true, important, or valid.
Usage & Nuances
"Acknowledged" is formal and is often used to describe recognized experts, official facts, or admissions. Common phrases: "an acknowledged expert", "acknowledged leader". Not usually used for everyday approvals or casual acceptance.
Spanish: reconocido - admitidoPortuguese (BR): reconhecido - admitidoPortuguese (PT): reconhecido - admitidoChinese (Simplified): 承认 - 公认的Chinese (Traditional): 承認 - 公認的Hindi: स्वीकार्य - मान्यता प्राप्तArabic: معترف به - مُقَرّBengali: স্বীকৃত - স্বীকারকৃতRussian: признанныйJapanese: 認められたVietnamese: được công nhậnKorean: 인정받는 - 공인된Turkish: kabul edilmiş - tanınmışUrdu: تسلیم شدہ - معترفIndonesian: diakui
Example Sentences
The company acknowledged the mistake and apologized.
basic
He is an acknowledged leader in the tech industry.
natural
She is an acknowledged expert in her field.
basic
It is an acknowledged fact that exercise is good for health.
basic
It's an acknowledged issue, but nothing has been done yet.
natural
She acknowledged his help in her book's introduction.
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