acknowledged — recognized as being valid, accepted, or true by most people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: recognized as being valid, accepted, or true by most people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
Example Sentences
- He's the acknowledged king of dad jokes at our office.
- The acknowledged benefits of exercise include improved mood and better sleep.
- She became the acknowledged champion of office plant care after saving three dying succulents.
acknowledged
ADJECTIVE[/ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/]
recognized as being valid, accepted, or true by most people
The scientist's discovery was finally acknowledged by the entire academy.
The problem was publicly acknowledged, and the company promised to fix it. (✅ Accept + 🗣️ Say → Acknowledged = openly accepted as true.)
Her efforts were acknowledged, she felt encouraged, and soon became an accomplished leader.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English word 'knowlechen', derived from Old English 'cnāwan' (to know) combined with the prefix 'ac-' (to) and suffix '-edge' (state or condition). The word evolved through Middle English and received its modern spelling by the 16th century.
Breakdown
ac- (to) + knowledge (from know + -ledge, state of knowing) + -ed (past tense/adjective suffix) = acknowledged
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📝Examples
“He's the acknowledged king of dad jokes at our office.”
“The acknowledged benefits of exercise include improved mood and better sleep.”
“She became the acknowledged champion of office plant care after saving three dying succulents.”
“It is an acknowledged truth that pizza tastes better at 2 AM.”
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