acknowledged
adjective
Simple meaning
Recognized or made known or admitted.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ækˈnɑlɪdʒd
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Recognized or made known or admitted
“The acknowledged leader of the community.”
Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Recognized or made known or admitted
When something is 'acknowledged,' it gains official recognition or acceptance. This word is often used for accomplishments, contributions, or formal statuses, conveying respect or confirmation. It's more official than 'known'.
“The acknowledged leader of the community.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Award ceremony speech
“Her groundbreaking research was widely acknowledged by the scientific community.”
Professional review
“He is an acknowledged expert in the field of ancient history.”
Public statement
“This mistake was acknowledged, and steps are being taken to correct it.”
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of.
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Antonyms
Sense: recognized or made known or admitted
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