acknowledge

/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ अक्‌ˈनॉलिज्‌/ verb [T]

1 to accept or admit that something is true or exists किसी बात की सचाई को स्‍वीकार करना; मान लेना, मान्‍यता देना

He acknowledged (the fact) that he had made a mistake.

He is acknowledged to be the country’s greatest writer.

2 to show that you have seen or noticed somebody/something or received something कुछ देखने, जानने या प्राप्‍त करने का संकेत देना

The manager sent a card to all the staff to acknowledge their hard work.