English English Dictionary

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to acknowledge in English:

1. to admit


Today however, we have to admit that this historical opportunity has been missed.
he had to admit
I need to admit I was wrong
to admit doing something: He admitted breaking the window.
The police to admit they have no evidence.
I have to admit that I don't like it very much.
It's fine to admit that you're scared
I have to admit that I have a feeling of both hope and despair about this.

2. to rationalise


questionnaires ask consumers to rationalise

3. to accept


to accept the conditions
We have to accept a certain amount of risk in our business.

English word "to acknowledge"(to accept) occurs in sets:

unit 3 part 1