acknowledge

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de aceitar, reconhecer ou confirmar a existência, a veracidade ou a validade de algo; também pode significar demonstrar que se recebeu ou percebeu algo, como um cumprimento, uma mensagem ou um erro.

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.

   Reconhecer

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

   Sinônimosacceptadmitallowavowconcedeconfessgrantrecognize

   Antônimoscontradictdenydisavowdisclaimdisowndisputerefuterejectrepudiate

2. Recognize or greetB1formal

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

   Cumprimentar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaddressgreethailnoticerecognizesalute

   Antônimosdisregardignoreneglectoverlooksnub

3. Express gratitudeB2formal

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

   Expressar gratidão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosappreciatecreditrecognizethank