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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In reality, it is well acknowledged that there are a myriad of reasons for low sperm counts.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
She said HS2 had acknowledged that it caused the damage, but only offered to pay half the cost when she submitted a claim.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
While Hassett acknowledged that the near-term spike in energy prices is concerning, he sees it as a temporary disruption.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
However, they acknowledged that persistently high oil prices could push that likelihood above 50%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Moreover, it was generally acknowledged that the Tychonic system was incompatible with belief in solid heavenly spheres.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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