Microsoft Office Standard acknowledge (thank) - Me
 

Definition:
to express obligation, many thanks, or gratitude for
Class:
communication verb (telling, asking,Windows 7 Ultimate Key, ordering,Office Pro 2007, singing,Windows 7 X64, and so forth.)
Usage:
transitive
Past tense:
acknowledged
Present participle:
acknowledging
3rd-person singular existing:
acknowledges
Type of:
thank » convey » impart » tell
Original source:
WordNet
Example:
appreciate
Usage example:
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
Synonyms:
recognise [British spelling] | recognize [American/Canadian spelling]
Etymology:
a blend of Middle English aknow (from Old English oncnawan "understand", from on...
(Source: Online Etymology)  [more]
acknowledge (thank)
All senses of acknowledge...
acknowledge | acknowledged [past tense] | acknowledging [present participle] | admit [synonym, sense-specific] | agree [synonym, sense-specific] | allow [synonym, sense-specific] | concede [synonym, sense-specific] | confess [synonym, sense-specific] | fess [synonym, sense-specific] | ...
to recognize the rights, authority, or status of | to disclose knowledge of or agreement with | to express gratitude or obligation for ; to take ... (24 of 343 words,Microsoft Office Standard, 4 definitions,Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate, pronunciation)
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