Acknowledged — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ik-ˈnä-lijd/ ac·knowl·edged

Meaning & Definition of Acknowledged

Acknowledged (adjective)

  1. generally recognized, accepted, or admitted

Acknowledged (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in recognized, respected

    similar: recognized, respected, important, significant, favorite, popular, preferred, distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior, estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable, infamous, formidable, redoubtable, fabled, fabulous, legendary, big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star, visible, well-known
    opposite: anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung, insignificant, unimportant, inconspicuous, undistinguished, unexceptional, unpopular

Acknowledged (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

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

    similar: admitted, agreed, allowed, conceded, confessed, fessed (up), granted, owned (up to), came clean (about)
    related: disburdened, unburdened, unloaded, affirmed, avowed, confirmed, professed, accepted, recognized, yielded, announced, broadcast, broke, communicated, declared, disclosed, divulged, imparted, proclaimed, published, revealed, spilled, told, unveiled, betrayed, blabbed, exposed, gave away, informed, leaked, ratted, squealed, talked, tattled, tipped (off), warned, wised (up), breathed, said, whispered
    opposite: denied
    near: disallowed, disavowed, disclaimed, disowned, contradicted, disputed, gainsaid, negated, negatived, rebutted, refuted, rejected, repudiated, concealed, covered (up), hid, obscured, veiled, kidded (oneself)

Related Entry: Acknowledge (verb)

Acknowledge is a different word from Acknowledged. The synonyms below are for acknowledge, not for acknowledged.

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

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

    similar: admit, agree, allow, concede, confess, fess (up), grant, own (up to), come clean (about)
    related: disburden, unburden, unload, affirm, avow, confirm, profess, accept, recognize, yield, announce, break, broadcast, communicate, declare, disclose, divulge, impart, proclaim, publish, reveal, spill, tell, unveil, betray, blab, expose, give away, inform, leak, rat, squeal, talk, tattle, tip (off), warn, wise (up), breathe, say, whisper
    opposite: deny
    near: disallow, disavow, disclaim, disown, contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, negative, rebut, refute, reject, repudiate, conceal, cover (up), hide, obscure, veil, kid (oneself)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Acknowledged

The most common words with a similar meaning to Acknowledged:

recognized, respected, important, significant, favorite, popular, preferred, distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior, estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable, infamous, formidable, redoubtable, fabled, fabulous, legendary, big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Acknowledged

Words with the opposite meaning of Acknowledged:

anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung, insignificant, unimportant, inconspicuous, undistinguished, unexceptional, unpopular, denied

Related Words for Acknowledged

disburdened, unburdened, unloaded, affirmed, avowed, confirmed, professed, accepted, yielded, announced, broadcast, broke, communicated, declared, disclosed, divulged, imparted, proclaimed, published, revealed, spilled, told, unveiled, betrayed, blabbed, exposed, gave away, informed, leaked, ratted

Near Antonyms of Acknowledged

disallowed, disavowed, disclaimed, disowned, contradicted, disputed, gainsaid, negated, negatived, rebutted, refuted, rejected, repudiated, concealed, covered (up), hid, obscured, veiled, kidded (oneself)

Word Forms of Acknowledged

Derived words: acknowledgedly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Acknowledged

from past participle of acknowledge

First known use: 1548

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Acknowledged

Words & Phrases Containing Acknowledged

self-acknowledged

Frequently Asked Questions about Acknowledged

What does "Acknowledged" mean?

"Acknowledged" means generally recognized, accepted, or admitted. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: generally recognized, accepted, or admitted. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Acknowledged"?

Other words for "Acknowledged" include recognized, respected, important, significant, favorite, popular, preferred and distinguished. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Acknowledged" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Acknowledged"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Acknowledged". Common alternatives include recognized, respected, important, significant, favorite, popular, preferred, distinguished, eminent and exceptional.

What is the opposite of "Acknowledged"?

Antonyms of "Acknowledged" include anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung and insignificant. Near antonyms include disallowed, disavowed, disclaimed and disowned.

How do you use "Acknowledged" in a sentence?

Examples of "Acknowledged" in a sentence: "finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket".

Is "Acknowledged" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Acknowledged" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Acknowledged" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Acknowledged"?

"Acknowledged" is pronounced /ik-ˈnä-lijd/ and divided into syllables as ac·knowl·edged.