verb
-edges; -edged; -edging
[+ obj] to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) :admit
to regard or describe (someone or something) as having or deserving a particular status
usually used as (be) acknowledged
to tell or show someone that something (such as a letter or message) has been received
to show that someone has been seen and recognized :to look at or talk to (someone)
to express thanks or appreciation for (something or someone)