Basic Details
Word: Acknowledges
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.
Synonyms: Recognises, admits, accepts
Antonyms: Disregards, ignores, denies
Idioms and Phrases
- Acknowledges the elephant in the room: To accept or confront an obvious problem that everyone is aware of but no one wants to discuss. Example: "During the meeting, she finally acknowledged the elephant in the room regarding budget cuts."
- To acknowledge someone's efforts: To express appreciation for the hard work someone has put in. Example: "Teachers often acknowledge their students' efforts to motivate them to do better."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He acknowledges that he needs to work harder in school to improve his grades.
Example 2: The manager acknowledged the team's hard work during the project presentation.
Example 3: It's important to acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them.
Fun Fact
The word "acknowledge" originates from the Old English word "acnawian," meaning "to confess" or "to admit." It evolved over time to include the concept of recognising something in a formal way.
Famous Quote
"To acknowledge our ancestors, we must first appreciate our own worth." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "acknowledges" mean?
a) To forget something
b) To accept or admit the truth of something
c) To create a story
d) To move away from someone
Answer: b) To accept or admit the truth of something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "acknowledges"?
a) Disregards
b) Recognises
c) Ignores
d) Complains
Answer: b) Recognises
3. Which word is an antonym of "acknowledges"?
a) Accepts
b) Recognises
c) Ignores
d) Admits
Answer: c) Ignores
4. Which sentence uses "acknowledges" correctly?
a) She acknowledges there is a problem we must solve.
b) The dog acknowledges the cat as its friend.
c) He acknowledges a book on the shelf.
d) They acknowledge to fly in the sky.
Answer: a) She acknowledges there is a problem we must solve.
5. Which idiom means the same as "acknowledge the elephant in the room"?
a) To ignore the situation
b) To face a problem openly
c) To run away from trouble
d) To forget your worries
Answer: b) To face a problem openly
