Synonyms of acknowledging

acknowledging

verb

present participle of acknowledge

as in admitting

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

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admitting
• confessing
• conceding
• agreeing
• granting
• announcing
• recognizing
• disclosing
• revealing
• allowing
• confirming
• telling
• owning (up to)
• accepting
• affirming
• saying
• declaring
• coming clean (about)
• proclaiming
• fessing (up)
• unloading
• informing
• communicating
• talking
• professing
• publishing
• exposing
• warning
• yielding
• imparting
• betraying
• avowing
• spilling
• broadcasting
• whispering
• unburdening
• divulging
• breathing
• disburdening
• leaking
• unveiling
• tipping (off)
• squealing
• giving away
• breaking
• blabbing
• tattling
• ratting
• wising (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• disclaiming
• disavowing
• disallowing
• rejecting
• contradicting
• negating
• disputing
• refuting
• repudiating
• concealing
• disowning
• covering (up)
• rebutting
• hiding
• obscuring
• negativing
• veiling
• kidding (oneself)
• gainsaying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acknowledging

At a meeting of the group's board, the governors unveiled a 66-project blueprint to get things started while acknowledging enormous hurdles that must still be overcome. — Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

There’s no question the Hispanic community would benefit, says Orta, acknowledging, even in her own family, that mental health is a tough subject to broach. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Her address highlighted a growing relationship with Washington, including cooperation on energy, security and oil, while acknowledging Venezuela’s political crisis and devastating earthquakes. — Nayara Batschke, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

In a statement accompanying the Season 2 announcement, Gordon reflected on the decision to continue Aggie’s story, acknowledging Netflix Head of Scripted Series Jinny Howe and 20th Television President Karey Burke. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

While acknowledging the state has work to do with some groups of kids in care, The Kansas Department for Children and Families said there were several accomplishments to celebrate. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Pink has shown herself incapable of even acknowledging what is clear to the world, and is not fit to serve UNICEF. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Throughout the song, water and thirst become metaphors for overwhelming desire, with the singers acknowledging that their connection is powerful enough to extinguish — or ignite — the fire between them. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Otherwise, the new guidelines mostly conform to medical standards, including acknowledging the limited benefits of replacing the hormone. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026