Synonyms of acknowledged

acknowledged 1 of 2

adjective

as in recognized

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recognized
• respected
• preferred
• important
• distinguished
• significant
• notable
• eminent
• noteworthy
• outstanding
• illustrious
• remarkable
• leading
• exceptional
• favorite
• reputable
• noted
• prestigious
• superior
• popular
• estimable
• honorable
• celebrated
• infamous
• great
• supereminent
• formidable
• visible
• respectable
• preeminent
• redoubtable
• prominent
• renowned
• legendary
• famous
• famed
• fabled
• notorious
• well-known
• fabulous
• star
• big-name

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• insignificant
• unsung
• unimportant
• nameless
• uncelebrated
• inconspicuous
• undistinguished
• unfamous
• unpopular
• unexceptional

acknowledged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of acknowledge

as in admitted

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly

finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admitted
• confessed
• conceded
• agreed
• announced
• granted
• recognized
• revealed
• disclosed
• confirmed
• allowed
• owned (up to)
• told
• accepted
• said
• affirmed
• declared
• came clean (about)
• proclaimed
• fessed (up)
• published
• informed
• professed
• unloaded
• communicated
• warned
• talked
• exposed
• unveiled
• whispered
• avowed
• divulged
• yielded
• imparted
• betrayed
• spilled
• disburdened
• broadcast
• unburdened
• breathed
• tipped (off)
• broadcasted
• leaked
• blabbed
• spilt
• squealed
• tattled
• ratted
• gave away
• broke
• wised (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• disclaimed
• disavowed
• disallowed
• disputed
• contradicted
• rejected
• disowned
• refuted
• negated
• repudiated
• rebutted
• covered (up)
• concealed
• obscured
• hid
• veiled
• gainsaid
• negatived
• kidded (oneself)