acknowledge
gb/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/ us/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
B1
English
~ 2200
elismer, megköszön, visszaigazol, köszön, tudomást vesz
VERB
B2
1
elismer
B1
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'acknowledge' with 'recognize' in contexts where no verbal acceptance is made; 'acknowledge' usually involves expressing acceptance.
Meaning
Admit truth or existence
Collocations
acknowledge a fact
|acknowledge the problem
|acknowledge the truth
|acknowledge the existence
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
deny (Means to state that something is not true, opposite of acknowledging.)
Themes
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.
VERB
B2
2
megköszön
A2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'acknowledge' instead of 'thank' in casual speech, making it sound too formal.
Meaning
Express thanks or appreciation
Collocations
acknowledge support
|acknowledge assistance
|acknowledge contributions
Synonyms
thank ('Thank' is more direct and personal; 'acknowledge' can be formal or written.)
Antonyms
ignore (Means to not give recognition or thanks.)
Themes
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.
VERB
B2
3
visszaigazol
B2
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'reply'; acknowledging receipt does not require giving an answer beyond confirmation.
Meaning
Confirm receipt of something
Collocations
acknowledge receipt
|acknowledge an email
|acknowledge a request
Synonyms
confirm ('Confirm' is more general; 'acknowledge' often implies formal recognition of receipt.)
Antonyms
overlook (Means to fail to notice or respond to something received.)
Themes
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.
VERB
B1
4
köszön
A1
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Meaning
Show awareness of someone's presence
Collocations
acknowledge a guest
|acknowledge someone's arrival
|acknowledge with a nod
Synonyms
greet ('Greet' is more active and friendly; 'acknowledge' can be minimal recognition.)
Antonyms
ignore (Means to deliberately not show recognition of someone's presence.)
Themes
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
acknowledge
IPA
GB/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
US/æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
ac - know - ledge (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (know)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: acknowledge
- 3rd Person Singular: acknowledges
- Present Participle: acknowledging
- Past: acknowledged
Word family
Forms
acknowledges
verb
acknowledging
verb
acknowledged
verb
Core family
acknowledgment
noun B2
acknowledgement
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unacknowledged
adjective
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- It is acknowledged that further research is needed in this area.
- It is widely acknowledged that exercise improves health.