Acknowledging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Acknowledging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of acknowledg.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of acknowledg.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of acknowledge
- That acknowledges, in various sense; (especially) that notices or recognises someone or something.
- (archaic) The act of acknowledging something.
- (obsolete, specifically) Expressing esteem or gratitude.
Example Sentences
Miss Buddulph's answer […] is not a bad one, although you perhaps may think it too acknowledging for the female character.
Word Forms
- acknowledgings
Synonyms for acknowledging
Depending on context, synonyms include acknowledgement, knowledge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include admit, recognize, know, receipt, notice, mention.
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