verb
1.
to show often grudgingly by word or deed that one knows of and agrees to or with something
acknowledge the justice of a complaint
Synonyms: admit, allow, avow, concede, confess, fess (up), grant, let on, own, own up
Related Word: disclose, divulge, reveal, tell; announce, declare, proclaim, publish
Contrasted words: disallow, disavow, disown, ||nix, reject; contradict, gainsay, impugn, negate, negative
Antonyms: deny
2.
to take notice of and accept as being as stated
he is generally acknowledged to be the leader in his profession
Synonyms: admit, agree, recognize
Related Word: accept, receive; concede, consider, deem, hold, view
Contrasted words: disregard, neglect, slight; reject, repudiate, spurn
Antonyms: ignore