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acknowledged

Pronunciation: [əkˈnɔː.lɪdʒd]

Word

Learn how to use acknowledged in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “recognition”

(verb) to accept that something is true or that someone has done something important. It's like saying 'yes, I see that you did a good job or you're right about that.'

Example

The teacher acknowledged the student's hard work with a special mention.

Example

He didn't acknowledge her contribution to the team, even though it was significant.

Example

Did the manager acknowledge your efforts in the project?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to show that you have received a message or understood what someone said. When someone sends you a message and you let them know you got it, you acknowledge it.

Example

She acknowledged the email by replying quickly.

Example

He forgot to acknowledge the invitation, so we thought he wouldn't come.

Example

Can you please acknowledge that you received my message?

How to pronounce acknowledged

Pronunciation: [əkˈnɔː.lɪdʒd]

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