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acknowledge

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acknowledge (the) receipt of something
to report receiving something, such as a package, letter, or notice. The company acknowledged receipt of the merchandise I returned.
See also: receipt

acknowledge someone as something

to agree or announce publicly that a person holds a particular office or station, or that a person has particular qualities. She found it difficult to acknowledge herself as a failure.

acknowledge someone to be right

to admit or state that someone is correct about something. Bill said that the car was useless, and the mechanic acknowledged him to be right.
See also: right

acknowledge something as something

to agree or announce publicly that something is as previously stated. The president acknowledged the statement as the truth.


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