Synonym: accept, admit, answer, concede, grant, recognize. Antonym: deny, disregard, ignore. Similar words: edge, bowl, ridge, budget, know, drudgery, knock, know about. Meaning: [ək'nɒlɪdʒ] 
v. 1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of 2. report the receipt of 3. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with 4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for 5. accept as legally binding and valid 6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority.
v. 1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of 2. report the receipt of 3. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with 4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for 5. accept as legally binding and valid 6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. 181. We should acknowledge that strategy planning not equal to enterprise development.
182. Most (though not all) conspiracy theorists acknowledge that Lee Harvey Oswald shot Kennedy from a book depository.
183. But we do have to acknowledge that means of communications often influence the direction of such movements.
184. Respect and acknowledge the talents of your peers. There is nothing more unprofessional and self-serving than telling others how wonderful you are.
185. If the notice does not specify the obligation against which set-off is exercised, the other party may, within a reasonable time, acknowledge to the first party the obligation to which set-off relates.