acknowledge
gb/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/ us/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2200
elismer, megköszön, visszaigazol, köszön, tudomást vesz
UDSAGNSORD
B2
1
elismer
B1
Brugsmønster:
to acknowledge [something]
She acknowledged that she had made a mistake.
Elismerte, hogy hibázott.
The company acknowledged the need for change.
A vállalat elismerte a változás szükségességét.
He acknowledged the existence of the problem in his report.
I acknowledge that this project will be challenging.
They acknowledged the importance of community support.
Læringseksempler
I acknowledge my error.
Elismerem a hibámat.
He acknowledged the plan was good.
Elismerte, hogy a terv jó volt.
She acknowledged the truth.
We acknowledge the problem.
They acknowledged their friend was right.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'acknowledge' with 'recognize' in contexts where no verbal acceptance is made; 'acknowledge' usually involves expressing acceptance.
Betydning
Admit truth or existence
Ordforbindelser
acknowledge a fact
|acknowledge the problem
|acknowledge the truth
|acknowledge the existence
Synonymer
admit (Often used for confessing something reluctantly; 'acknowledge' can be more neutral.)
|
recognize (Can mean to identify or accept; 'acknowledge' emphasizes verbal or formal acceptance.)
Antonymer
deny (Means to state that something is not true, opposite of acknowledging.)
Temaer
communication
|truth
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say or show that something is true or real.
To accept or admit the truth, reality, or existence of something.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
2
megköszön
A2
Brugsmønster:
to acknowledge [someone/something]
The author acknowledged her family for their support.
A szerző megköszönte a családjának a támogatásukat.
We would like to acknowledge your contribution to the project.
Szeretnénk megköszönni a projekthez való hozzájárulását.
He acknowledged their help with a small gift.
She acknowledged the audience with a smile.
The teacher acknowledged the students’ hard work.
Læringseksempler
I acknowledge your help.
Köszönöm a segítségedet.
He acknowledged my gift.
Megköszönte az ajándékomat.
We acknowledge their work.
She acknowledged my support.
They acknowledged my letter.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may use 'acknowledge' instead of 'thank' in casual speech, making it sound too formal.
Betydning
Express thanks or appreciation
Ordforbindelser
acknowledge support
|acknowledge assistance
|acknowledge contributions
Synonymer
thank ('Thank' is more direct and personal; 'acknowledge' can be formal or written.)
Antonymer
ignore (Means to not give recognition or thanks.)
Temaer
communication
|gratitude
|emotions
|relationships
Definition
To say thank you for help, a gift, or an action.
To show or express gratitude for something received or done.
UDSAGNSORD
B2
3
visszaigazol
B2
Brugsmønster:
to acknowledge [receipt/message/request]
Please acknowledge receipt of this email.
Kérjük, igazolja vissza ennek az e-mailnek a kézhezvételét.
The company quickly acknowledged my order.
A cég gyorsan visszaigazolta a megrendelésemet.
She acknowledged the letter within two days.
We acknowledge receipt of your application.
He nodded to acknowledge my message.
Læringseksempler
I acknowledge your email.
Visszaigazolom, hogy megkaptam az e-mailedet.
He acknowledged my letter.
Visszaigazolta, hogy megkapta a levelemet.
We acknowledge your order.
They acknowledged my package.
She acknowledged my call.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'reply'; acknowledging receipt does not require giving an answer beyond confirmation.
Betydning
Confirm receipt of something
Ordforbindelser
acknowledge receipt
|acknowledge an email
|acknowledge a request
Synonymer
confirm ('Confirm' is more general; 'acknowledge' often implies formal recognition of receipt.)
Antonymer
overlook (Means to fail to notice or respond to something received.)
Temaer
communication
|business
Definition
To say you have received a message, letter, or package.
To confirm that something such as a message, letter, or order has been received.
UDSAGNSORD
B1
4
köszön
A1
Brugsmønster:
to acknowledge [someone]
She barely acknowledged me when I entered the room.
Alig vett tudomást rólam, amikor beléptem a szobába.
He acknowledged her with a quick nod.
Egy gyors biccentéssel köszönt neki.
The president acknowledged the crowd before starting his speech.
He failed to acknowledge the waiter standing beside him.
She smiled to acknowledge his arrival.
Læringseksempler
I acknowledge my friend at the door.
Köszönök a barátomnak az ajtónál.
He acknowledged me with a wave.
Egy intéssel köszönt nekem.
We acknowledged the teacher when she came in.
She acknowledged her neighbor in the street.
They acknowledged the guests at the party.
Betydning
Show awareness of someone's presence
Ordforbindelser
acknowledge a guest
|acknowledge someone's arrival
|acknowledge with a nod
Synonymer
greet ('Greet' is more active and friendly; 'acknowledge' can be minimal recognition.)
Antonymer
ignore (Means to deliberately not show recognition of someone's presence.)
Temaer
communication
|social
|relationships
Definition
To show you have seen someone by looking, nodding, or speaking to them.
To make a gesture or give a sign that you have noticed someone or recognized their presence.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
acknowledge
IPA
GB/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
US/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
Stavelser og tryk
ac - know - ledge (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (know)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: acknowledge
- 3rd Person Singular: acknowledges
- Present Participle: acknowledging
- Past: acknowledged
Ordfamilie
Forms
acknowledges
verb
acknowledging
verb
acknowledged
verb
Core family
acknowledgment
noun B2
acknowledgement
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unacknowledged
adjective
Udtryk
acknowledge receipt of
1/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ ɹɪsˈit əv/
fixed phrase
Formally confirm receiving something
To say in a formal way that you have received something like a letter, package, or payment.
Eksempler
- Please acknowledge receipt of this document by signing below.
- We hereby acknowledge receipt of your payment dated June 5th.
be widely acknowledged as
1/bˈi wˈaɪdli æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒd ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Generally accepted as being something
To be known and accepted by many people as having a certain quality or being in a certain position.
Eksempler
- She is widely acknowledged as one of the best writers of her generation.
- The city is widely acknowledged as a center for art and culture.
it is acknowledged that
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒd ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
It is accepted as true that...
People accept as true that something is so, often said in formal writing or speech.
Eksempler
- It is acknowledged that further research is needed in this area.
- It is widely acknowledged that exercise improves health.