acknowledged

• Bezeichnet jemanden oder etwas, das weithin anerkannt oder akzeptiert ist, besonders in Bezug auf Erfahrung oder Qualität.

Describes someone or something that is widely recognized or accepted, especially for expertise or quality.

1. Recognized as valid or trueB2formal

   Accepted or admitted as being true, valid, or important.

   Anerkannt

   • He is an acknowledged expert in the field of genetics.
   • The company is an acknowledged leader in renewable energy.
   • Her contribution to the project was widely acknowledged.

   Synonymeacceptedconfirmedgrantedrecognizedvalidated

   Antonymedismisseddisputedignoredrejectedunacknowledged

2. B2formal

   Openly admitted or confessed, often regarding a fact or fault.

   Anerkannt

   • The acknowledged mistake was corrected immediately.
   • His acknowledged guilt led to a reduced sentence.
   • The acknowledged failure of the policy prompted a review.

   Synonymeavoweddisclosedgranted

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Anerkennens, Eingestehens oder Bestätigens der Existenz, Wahrheit oder Gültigkeit von etwas zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of accepting, recognizing, or admitting the existence, truth, or validity of something.

1. Admit or acceptB2formal

   To accept or admit the existence, truth, or reality of something.

   Anerkennen

   • He acknowledged his mistake during the meeting.
   • She acknowledged that she was wrong about the facts.
   • The company acknowledged the receipt of the complaint.

   Synonymeacceptadmitallowavowconcedeconfessgrantrecognize

   Antonymecontradictdenydisavowdisclaimdisowndisputerefuterejectrepudiate

2. Recognize or greetB1formal

   To show that you have noticed someone or something, often by a gesture or greeting.

   Begrüßen

   • She acknowledged him with a nod as he passed by.
   • He acknowledged the audience before starting his speech.
   • The teacher acknowledged the student's raised hand.

   Synonymeaddressgreethailnoticerecognizesalute

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglectoverlooksnub

3. Express gratitudeB2formal

   To publicly express thanks or appreciation for someone's contribution or help.

   Dankbarkeit ausdrücken

   • The author acknowledged her editor in the preface.
   • He acknowledged the support of his family in his award speech.
   • The organization acknowledged the volunteers' hard work.

   Synonymeappreciatecreditrecognizethank