To acknowledge
Example: She acknowledges the issue and takes responsibility
Definition
"To acknowledge" means to recognize the existence, truth, or validity of something. It often involves admitting or accepting a fact, feeling, or situation, as in the phrase 'She acknowledges the issue and takes responsibility,' showing awareness and acceptance.
Etymology
The verb "to acknowledge" comes from the Middle English 'aknowen,' which means to admit or confess. It is a combination of 'a-' (an intensifier) and 'knowledge,' indicating the act of showing or admitting knowledge of something. Did you know that the word 'acknowledge' originally carried a sense of admitting guilt or responsibility?
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"To acknowledge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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