acknowledge

(v) declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- He admitted his errors
- She acknowledged that she might have forgotten
admit,
(v) report the receipt of
- The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
receipt,
(v) 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
notice,
(v) express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
- We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
recognise, recognize,
(v) accept as legally binding and valid
- acknowledge the deed
(v) 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
recognize, know, recognise,

admit receipt notice recognise recognize know

deny

acknowledgeable acknowledged acknowledgement