definition of
acknowledge

[1] #1 acknowledge v. [admit] declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten". wn

[2] #2 acknowledge v. [receipt] report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper". wn

[3] #3 acknowledge v. [notice] express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "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. wn

[4] #4 acknowledge v. [recognize, recognise] express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us". wn

[5] #5 acknowledge v. accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed". wn