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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    accepted recognized confirmed admitted approved validated verified ratified accepted sanctioned endorsed authorized certified accredited affirmed declared avowed confessed conceded granted allowed tolerated permitted accepted agreed consented acknowledged accepted recognized

    Meaning of Acknowledged

    The primary meaning of the word "Acknowledged" is to accept or admit the truth or existence of something.

    Definitions

    • Recognized as being valid or correct
    • Admitted as being true or existing
    • Showed appreciation or thanks for something

    Etymology of Acknowledged

    The word "Acknowledged" originates from the Old English words "on" (meaning "toward") and "cnāwan" (meaning "to know"), with the suffix "-ed" added to form the past tense of the verb "acknowledge".
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to convey the idea of recognizing or admitting the truth or validity of something.

    Example Uses

    • The company acknowledged the mistake and issued a formal apology.
    • The researcher's findings were acknowledged by the scientific community.
    • The government acknowledged the human rights violations and took steps to address them.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    denied rejected disputed contradicted refuted repudiated disavowed disclaimed ignored overlooked neglected dismissed rejected refused spurned renounced abandoned disregarded disallowed prohibited forbidden unaccepted unacknowledged