acknowledge

Meanings

• declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
  • "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
• report the receipt of
  • "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
  • "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"
  • "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"
  • "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"
• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
  • "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
• accept as legally binding and valid
  • "acknowledge the deed"
• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
  • "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"

Synonyms

admit, know, notice, receipt, recognise, recognize