Definition of ACKNOWLEDGED

acknowledged

Meanings

Verb

  • 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
    • "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"
  • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
  • accept as legally binding and valid
  • 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"
  • simple past and past participle of acknowledg
  • simple past and past participle of acknowledge

Adjective

  • recognized or made known or admitted
    • "the acknowledged leader of the community"
    • "a woman of acknowledged accomplishments"
    • "his acknowledged error"

Adjective Satellite

  • generally accepted

Adj

  • Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.

Antonyms

deny, unacknowledged

Scrabble Score: 24

acknowledged is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
acknowledged is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
acknowledged is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 28

acknowledged is a valid Words With Friends word