declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of;
"He admitted his errors"
"She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"
report the receipt of;
"The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"
express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with;
"He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"
"She acknowledged his complement with a smile"
"it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for;
"We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
accept as legally binding and valid;
"acknowledge the deed"
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority;
"The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"
"We do not recognize your gods"