Basic Details
Word: Acknowledges
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: Accepts or admits that something is true; also shows that a letter, message or person has been noticed, or thanks someone for help.
Synonyms: admits, accepts, recognises, thanks
Antonyms: denies, ignores
How to Spell Acknowledges
Syllables: ac - knowl - edg - es
Tricky part: A silent k comes right after the c, and the whole word knowledge sits inside, ending in dge before the s.
Watch out for: aknowledges, acknoledges, acknowleges
Memory tip: Hide knowledge inside: ac + knowledge + s. If you can spell knowledge, silent k and all, you already have the hard part.
Usage Examples
Example 1: Rohan acknowledges that he forgot to feed the fish.
Example 2: The bank acknowledges every letter it receives with a short reply.
Example 3: My sister always acknowledges my help with a big smile.
Fun Fact
The page at the front or back of a book where the author thanks the people who helped is called the acknowledgements.
Practise the CREST Way
Spell-o-Spell
Three of these words are spelt correctly. Choose the meaning of the misspelt word:
1. apologises 2. postpones 3. aknowledges 4. appreciates
a) moves something to a later time
b) says sorry for a mistake
c) admits that something is true
d) values something and is grateful for it
Show answer
c) admits that something is true. The c before the k has gone missing; acknowledges keeps the whole of knowledge after ac.
Word Cookie
Fill in the missing letters to complete the word:
ac_now_ed_es
a) k, l, g
b) k, e, g
c) c, l, g
d) k, l, j
Show answer
a) k, l, g. Fill the gaps from knowledge, k-n-o-w-l-e-d-g-e: a silent k, then l, then the g of dge.
Mingle-Mangle
Unjumble the letters in the sentence to form a meaningful word:
The company kindly gdeswelackon every complaint within two days.
a) acknowledges
b) pledges
c) exchanges
d) acknowledged
Show answer
a) acknowledges. The jumble ends up with one d and an s, so acknowledged is out, and exchanges and pledges need letters such as x and p.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When a captain acknowledges a mistake, she ____.
a) repeats it
b) hides it
c) forgets it
d) admits it
Show answer
d) admits it
2. Which noun comes from acknowledge?
a) acknowledgity
b) acknowledgeness
c) acknowledgation
d) acknowledgement
Show answer
d) acknowledgement
