acknowledge

acknowledge (one) as (something)

To publicly announce or accept that one possesses certain qualities or has attained a specific achievement or result. All she wanted was for her old boss to finally acknowledge her as the new director of the organization. The dissidents refused to acknowledge the new leader as legitimate.
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acknowledge (one) to be right

To publicly announce or accept that one is correct in some position, action, or statement. After a lengthy interview with investigators, the suspect acknowledged the witness to be right. The finance department acknowledged Henry to be right about the accounting error.
See also: acknowledge, right

acknowledge (the) receipt of (something)

To recognize, often formally, that something has been received, usually an item that has been delivered. Jason signed a form to acknowledge the receipt of the letter. Did you get a notification acknowledging receipt of your package?
See also: acknowledge, of, receipt

acknowledge the corn

To admit to or acknowledge one's fault, shortcoming, mistake, crime, or naiveté. When they arrested me, I decided I might as well acknowledge the corn and confess to stealing the car. Especially since I was still driving it.
See also: acknowledge, corn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

acknowledge someone as something

to agree or announce publicly that a person holds a particular office or station, or that a person has particular qualities. She found it difficult to acknowledge herself as a failure.
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acknowledge someone to be right

to admit or state that someone is correct about something. Bill said that the car was useless, and the mechanic acknowledged him to be right.
See also: acknowledge, right

acknowledge something as something

to agree or announce publicly that something is as previously stated. The president acknowledged the statement as the truth.
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acknowledge (the) receipt of something

to report receiving something, such as a package, letter, or notice. The company acknowledged receipt of the merchandise I returned.
See also: acknowledge, of, receipt
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • acknowledge (one) as (something)
  • acknowledge as
  • acknowledged
  • have (someone's or something's) good points
  • have your good, plus, etc. points
  • have (someone's or something's) plus points
  • come out to be
  • (one's) face fits
  • someone's face fits
  • be somebody's middle name
References in periodicals archive
* Educate employees about cyber threats and hold them accountable: 72 percent of business owners acknowledge this is important but only 39 percent do it.
Businesses Using Connected Devices Not Concerned About Increased Cyber Risk: Survey
It is essential to acknowledge that there is no single Christian position on the moral issues surrounding sexual orientation.
Classroom controversy: Christianity and gay rights
* Acknowledge the role of civil society to improve sexual and reproductive rights and health.
Sexual and reproductive health: key to poverty reduction
5 It allows the offending party to acknowledge shame and remorse.
What makes for a good apology. (Guest Column)
The Value Added Award, which acknowledges contributions made to the improvement and expansion of Ontario's forest industry and its value-added sector, was bestowed upon the Weyerhaeuser TrusJoist Plant in Kenora, and the Westwind Forest Stewardship in Parry Sound was handed the Forests for the Future Award for their contribution to the future health and productivity of Ontario's forests.
Wood culture celebrated: Awards Gala recognizes champions in wood use
He himself is an award recipient of the Ken Phillips Award and clearly represents the loyalty and excellence that they wanted to acknowledge.
Northeast PIMA'S new award: The Gilman J. Berube award
Because the man did not acknowledge his paternity until after the birth, the girl was not granted Japanese nationality.
Supreme Court refuses citizenship for illegitimate child
* The IRS acknowledges e-filed returns and extensions with an electronic receipt.
It's time to e-file: CPAs can no longer postpone signing up for the IRS electronic filing program.
Until dentists acknowledge the toxicity and long-term dangers of using mercury it is difficult to move forward.
Toxic teeth. (Advice and dissent: letters from our readers)
I would like to thank and acknowledge the contributions of the authors of the articles included in this issue Pat Akos, Keith Anderson, Sheri Bauman, April Davis, Lia Falco, David Feldman, Jan Fontaine, Glenn Lambie, Ginger MacDonald, Amy Milsom, Kevin Rand, Laurie Rokutani, Bill Rowley, Karen Seabolt, Jean Shen, Hal Shorey, Jason Siegel, Chris Sink, Jeremy Sullivan, Gerald Szymanski, Rick Snyder, Chuck Thompson, Nilah Wright, and Jamie Yarbrough.
School counseling: a hopeful profession. (From The Editor)
As we've reported, Disney executives acknowledge that changes are imminent in its licensing program.
Is Disney Doing Direct Retail Apparel Licenses?
you can't deal with the problem, you can't confront it, you can't begin to take it on, unless you acknowledge it.
In the premier's own words (Brian Tobin accused of racism by Natives)
I would like to acknowledge the tremendous contribution made by the African women with whom I have come into contact through the Eastern African Gender and Law Program.
Acknowledgments
The center will acknowledge receipt of the extension within a very short time.
Electronic extensions to file individual income tax returns
Unlearning any of the isms requires that we acknowledge our prejudices and stereotypes and then move forward.
Unlearning the isms