acknowledges

1. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth ofExamples: "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"Synonyms: acknowledge, admitAntonyms: deny

2. report the receipt ofExamples: "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"Synonyms: acknowledge, receipt

3. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance withExamples: "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"Synonyms: acknowledge, notice

4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude forExamples: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"Synonyms: acknowledge, recognise, recognize

5. accept as legally binding and validExamples: "acknowledge the deed"Synonyms: acknowledge

6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authorityExamples: "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"Synonyms: acknowledge, know, recognise, recognize