acknowledged
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- acknowledgedly adverb
- self-acknowledged adjective
- unacknowledged adjective
- well-acknowledged adjective
Etymology
Origin of acknowledged
First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Israeli military officials acknowledged that attacks in Beirut pose a greater risk of harm to noncombatants and that uninvolved civilians were killed in last week’s strikes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Earlier this week, the European Commission said there was "no evidence of fuel shortages" in the European Union, but acknowledged there could be supply issues "in the near future".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Shares suffered their worst single-day drop in more than two decades as management acknowledged ongoing struggles in Abbott’s nutrition division, which includes brands like Similac infant formula and Ensure nutrition supplements.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
In reality, it is well acknowledged that there are a myriad of reasons for low sperm counts.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
She acknowledged that she was “more and more ashamed and sad” by the turn of events.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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