Synonyms of acknowledged

acknowledged 1 of 2

adjective

as in recognized

Related 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

Dissimilar Words

• 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
• imparted
• yielded
• betrayed
• spilled
• disburdened
• broadcast
• unburdened
• breathed
• tipped (off)
• leaked
• blabbed
• 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)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acknowledged

Adjective

Magnifying the problem is Metro’s acknowledged misstep of spending $70 million to upgrade fare gates, but not designing them in a way that deters evasion. — Justin George, Washington Post, 28 July 2023

Verb

Still, Luckey acknowledged that an ordinary buyer without a specific need for its capabilities would likely find better value elsewhere. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Even Goldman’s Solomon has acknowledged that enterprise implementation may unfold more slowly than people now expect—and behind closed doors, his peers agree. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, who helped lead the effort to reinstate the ban, acknowledged the action is likely to face further legal challenge. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

On the stand, Witt acknowledged that FBI agents did not interview certain key witnesses — including Floris herself or any congressional staff with direct knowledge about their testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Gonzalez acknowledged that the messages could offend people who did not share the group’s sense of humor. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

During his speech at Clifford Park, Charles acknowledged the climate challenges that the Bahamas and other nations face. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Kapszukiewicz acknowledged the fog hanging over his city Wednesday morning and said that while the chemical release was a factor, the weather also caused natural fog. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026

Supply problems were a global issue, the report acknowledged, but better planning would have helped. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026