acknowledge
UK: əkˈnɒlɪdʒ | US: əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ
vt. to accept or admit the existence or truth of something
vt. to recognize the importance or quality of something
vt. to show that you have received or noticed something (e.g., a letter or message)
acknowledge = ac<to, toward> + know<to perceive> + ledge<noun suffix>
- ac (from Latin ad-, meaning "to, toward")
- know (from Old English cnāwan, meaning "to perceive or understand")
- ledge (a suffix derived from Old English -lǣcan, forming nouns related to action or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word "acknowledge" originates from Middle English aknowen, combining the prefix ac- (intensifying "to know") with the verb know. Over time, -ledge was added as a noun-forming suffix, solidifying its meaning as "to openly admit or recognize." The prefix ac- (from Latin ad-) emphasizes direction or completion, reinforcing the idea of fully accepting or declaring awareness.
She refused to acknowledge her mistake during the meeting.
The company sent an email to acknowledge receipt of my application.
He nodded to acknowledge the stranger’s greeting.
The government must acknowledge the impact of climate change.
Her achievements were finally acknowledged with a prestigious award.