acknowledged
6 synonyms and 1 antonyms for acknowledged, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Widely accepted or recognized as true.
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Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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How to use acknowledged
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “acknowledged” mean?
The word “acknowledged” means widely accepted or recognized as true. In plain terms, generally accepted or officially recognized.
How do you use “acknowledged” in a sentence?
Here is “acknowledged” used in a sentence: “She is the acknowledged expert in the field.”
What is the opposite of “acknowledged”?
The opposite of “acknowledged” — its antonyms — is unacknowledged.
What part of speech is “acknowledged”?
“Acknowledged” is an adjective.
Is “acknowledged” a common word?
“Acknowledged” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between acknowledged and recognized?
They overlap heavily, and in phrases like "an acknowledged leader" or "a recognized leader" either works. Acknowledged leans toward something being accepted as true, while recognized emphasizes public awareness and identification, and is somewhat more common in everyday writing.
What is the difference between acknowledged and admitted as adjectives?
An acknowledged X is widely accepted as X by other people ("the acknowledged master of suspense"), while an admitted X has confessed to being X, usually something negative ("an admitted cheat"). Acknowledged points to public recognition; admitted points to personal confession.
Is it acknowledged or acknowleged?
The correct spelling is acknowledged. A reliable memory aid is that it contains the whole word "knowledge" — ac-knowledge-d — so the d before the g must stay; "acknowleged" is a common misspelling.