ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. present participle and gerund of acknowledge
  2. That acknowledges, in various sense; (especially) that notices or recognises someone or something.
  3. (archaic) The act of acknowledging something.
  4. (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

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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