Office Home And Business 2010 Key acknowledge (tha
 

Definition:
to express obligation, many thanks, or gratitude for
Class:
communication verb (telling, asking, ordering, singing, and so on.)
Usage:
transitive
Past tense:
acknowledged
Present participle:
acknowledging
3rd-person singular present:
acknowledges
Type of:
thank » convey » impart » tell
Original source:
WordNet
Example:
appreciate
Usage example:
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
Synonyms:
recognise [British spelling] | recognize [American/Canadian spelling]
Etymology:
a blend of Middle English aknow (from Old English oncnawan "understand",Office 2010 Home And Student, from on...
(Source: Online Etymology)  [more]
acknowledge (thank)
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to recognize the rights,Office 2007 Standard Key, authority, or status of | to disclose knowledge of or agreement with | to express gratitude or obligation for ; to take ... (24 of 343 words, 4 definitions, pronunciation)
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