Basic Details
Word: Acknowledge
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To admit or accept the existence or truth of something.
Synonyms: Recognise, admit, accept
Antonyms: Ignore, deny, overlook
Idioms and Phrases
- Acknowledge the elephant in the room: To admit or address an obvious problem or issue. Example: "During the meeting, we decided to acknowledge the elephant in the room and discuss the deadlines that were missed."
- Give credit where credit is due: Acknowledging someones contribution or achievement. Example: "I want to acknowledge my team for their hard work; we should give credit where credit is due."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is important to acknowledge the help we receive from others in our achievements.
Example 2: The teacher acknowledged the students effort in completing his project on time.
Example 3: She acknowledged her mistake and promised to do better next time.
Fun Fact
The word "acknowledge" comes from the Old English "oncnawan," which means "to know" or "recognise," demonstrating how long humans have been valuing recognition and acceptance throughout history.
Famous Quote
"To acknowledge our ancestors is to take responsibility for our own lives." - S.J. Perelman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "acknowledge" mean?
a) To ignore something
b) To admit or accept
c) To pretend
d) To deny
Answer: b) To admit or accept
2. Which of these is a synonym of "acknowledge"?
a) Ignore
b) Recognise
c) Overlook
d) Deny
Answer: b) Recognise
3. Which is an antonym of "acknowledge"?
a) Accept
b) Admit
c) Ignore
d) Recognise
Answer: c) Ignore
4. Which sentence uses "acknowledge" correctly?
a) He chose to acknowledge his mistake instead of blaming others.
b) She will acknowledge the new rules by forgetting about the old ones.
c) The cat decided to acknowledge the dog's barking.
d) They will acknowledge their homework by ignoring it.
Answer: a) He chose to acknowledge his mistake instead of blaming others.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "acknowledge"?
a) Give credit where credit is due
b) Jumping on the bandwagon
c) Under the weather
d) A blessing in disguise
Answer: a) Give credit where credit is due
