[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/acknowledge/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [A](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/a/) / acknowledge # acknowledge verb (acknowledge, acknowledges, acknowledged, acknowledging) «acknowledge» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. To admit or accept that something is true. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#m1) 2. To show that you have noticed or received something, like a wave or a letter. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#m2) 3. To thank or give credit to someone publicly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#m3) ### In the lessons In everyday life: acknowledge a mistake, acknowledge a greeting. In school and formal writing: acknowledge sources, acknowledge receipt of a letter. In stories: a character who will not acknowledge someone is ignoring them. Phrases: acknowledge a mistake, acknowledge receipt, acknowledge someone's help. ### Examples - He finally acknowledged that he had broken the vase. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#x1) - She acknowledged me with a nod. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#x2) - Please acknowledge receipt of this email. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#x3) - The author acknowledged her family at the start of the book. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#x4) - The team acknowledged that they had played badly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#x5) - He walked past without acknowledging us. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#x6) - For once, Hercules acknowledges himself vanquished." [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/#x7) ### Note The "k" is silent: ak-NOL-ij. Spelling: -ledge, not -lege. Noun: acknowledgement (UK) or acknowledgment (US). Formal; everyday words: admit, say thanks, nod to. ## In Jewish tradition In the law of the firstborn, the father must publicly recognize the son of the less-loved wife as firstborn. In Jeremiah the people acknowledge their wickedness, and Proverbs says to acknowledge God in all one's ways. **Interpretation.** The law of the firstborn is read as a rule of justice, forbidding a father to favor feelings over rights. Levi's verse is read as praise for the tribe that stood by God. Proverbs is read as teaching that a person who keeps God in mind will be guided on the right path. ### Examples - Who said of his father, and of his mother: 'I have not seen him'; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew he his own children; for they have observed Thy word, and keep Thy covenant. (Torah DEU.33.9, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/acknowledge/#x1) - but he shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath; for he is the first-fruits of his strength, the right of the first-born is his. (Torah DEU.21.17, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/acknowledge/#x2) - I have to acknowledge my indebtedness to Dr. H. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/acknowledge/#x3) - In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy paths. (Writings PRO.3.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/acknowledge/#x4) - Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge My might. (Prophets ISA.33.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/acknowledge/#x5) - We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness, even the iniquity of our fathers; for we have sinned against Thee. (Prophets JER.14.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/acknowledge/#x6) ### Note The "k" is silent: ak-NOL-ij. Spelling: -ledge, not -lege. Noun: acknowledgement (UK) or acknowledgment (US). Formal; everyday words: admit, say thanks, nod to. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «acknowledge» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/acknowledge/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«acknowledge» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/acknowledge.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «acknowledge» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/acknowledge/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«acknowledge» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/acknowledge.html) on Mova free.