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

Some important, correct interventions should be acknowledged, including the penalty awarded to France against Paraguay and the red card for Jarell Quansah in England’s match with Mexico. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Corinaldesi acknowledged that the LuisaViaRoma business needs restructuring across its core units. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Buffett has frequently acknowledged that the limitation is his own circle of competence rather than a criticism of the industry. — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Blanche has acknowledged the redaction errors and denied that any of the materials were withheld to protect Epstein Associates. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Despite those concerns, witnesses acknowledged that some progress has occurred since January. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Years later, Messi acknowledged that the incident had altered the perception some Mexican fans had of him. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Meyers, who most recently served as deputy chief of strategic initiatives at Houston ISD, also acknowledged that there were numerous parents who believed the state intervention was not the correct course of action for Lake Worth. — Samuel O’Neal 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Gibault acknowledged that competing against platforms such as Shein and Temu is challenging, but argued that global trade uncertainty is encouraging brands to move textile production closer to home. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 14 July 2026