express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"義務、感謝、または謝意を表す謝辞を述べる
例:We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us. 彼女がわれわれに示した親切を認めるべきだ。
accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"法的に拘束力があり有効であると認める認定
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"真実であることを宣言するあるいは存在、現実あるいは真実を認める自認
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"(誰かが)主張されたとうりであると受け入れ、またはその力と権限を受け入れる認める