Synonyms of acknowledges

acknowledges

verb

present tense third-person singular of acknowledge

as in admits

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admits
• confesses
• concedes
• agrees
• announces
• recognizes
• reveals
• discloses
• grants
• confirms
• allows
• owns (up to)
• tells
• accepts
• affirms
• says
• declares
• proclaims
• professes
• fesses (up)
• informs
• comes clean (about)
• warns
• publishes
• communicates
• exposes
• imparts
• avows
• betrays
• unloads
• unveils
• yields
• divulges
• unburdens
• spills
• whispers
• talks
• tips (off)
• breathes
• broadcasts
• disburdens
• leaks
• gives away
• squeals
• tattles
• breaks
• blabs
• rats
• wises (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• disclaims
• disavows
• contradicts
• disallows
• negates
• rejects
• refutes
• disputes
• repudiates
• covers (up)
• disowns
• conceals
• rebuts
• obscures
• hides
• kids (oneself)
• negatives
• gainsays
• veils

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acknowledges

Goldman, who founded the group 10 years ago in the politically important Oakland County, acknowledges the changing dynamics of Democratic primaries. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Damola Adamolekun, the youngest CEO the chain restaurant has ever seen at 37 years old, acknowledges the company's storied history with celebrity, and has been talking up the brand since taking over. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Mulvihill acknowledges the expansion of the tournament has led to some refreshing Cinderellas, and nine of 10 teams from Africa making it through to the knockout rounds. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 July 2026

The company that manufactures the hardware powering the AI revolution acknowledges that the technology is more expensive than the people it was supposed to augment. — Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026

As yesterday’s ruling acknowledges, athletic competition raises issues that do not apply to employment or housing. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

But in the group stage of the competition, Gollner says awarding a point for a tie acknowledges the effort inherent in staving off defeat. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

But the organization acknowledges some businesses are feeling let down. — Dylan Lysen june 23, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026