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

During the prime years of her career, while widely acknowledged as an exceptional Schubert singer with impeccable German diction, Anderson still avoided expounding on the music. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Wong acknowledged the sensitivity in a speech in parliament, saying political salaries were a difficult and emotive topic. — Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Jay Schmidt, president and chief executive officer of Caleres, acknowledged in a statement that results at Famous Footwear were below expectations, as a later back-to-school season and softness in lifestyle athletic pressured sales and margins. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Tenev acknowledged that, unlike an ordinary shareholder, holders of stock tokens don't receive voting rights in the underlying company. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

During the news conference, Casey Affleck acknowledged his sons were not initially enthusiastic about acting in the project, which marks Atticus Affleck's feature film debut. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Councillor Michelle Hurn of the City of Canning also acknowledged the incident in a social media statement. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

When the proposal was presented, the board also acknowledged that more changes could be needed in the future as the district expects enrollment to continue to decline. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Jacoski acknowledged that the convention statute has always allowed for removal of a person to a safe third country. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026