adj, noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of acknowledging something. archaic

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of acknowledg form-of, gerund, participle, present
2. 2
   present participle and gerund of acknowledge form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   That acknowledges, in various sense; (especially) that notices or recognises someone or something.
2. 2
   Expressing esteem or gratitude. obsolete, specifically

   "Miss Buddulph's answer […] is not a bad one, although you perhaps may think it too acknowledging for the female character."

Synonyms

All synonyms

acknowledgementadmissionappreciativebeholdencognizantgrateful

Example

More examples

"He feels no reluctance in acknowledging errors."

Etymology

From acknowledge + -ing.

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