acknowledge

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Acknowledge' means to recognize or admit something. Like when you forget your friend's birthday and then apologize - you're acknowledging your mistake.

Examples in Different Contexts

In art critiques, to 'acknowledge' can mean recognizing the influences or origins of a piece. An art critic might say, 'The painter acknowledges classical techniques while adding a modern twist.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The updates you made fixed the issue with the server crashing. It has run smoothly since the change.

Response:

I appreciate you acknowledging my efforts on the server issue. It was complex, but we managed to fix it.

Creative

Scenario:

Your recent painting has some very intriguing influences. It makes me wonder about your inspirations.

Response:

It's good to have someone who acknowledges the influences in my work. The classic surrealists have been a main inspiration.