All 4 Uses of
acknowledge
in
The Giver
- "Well, no, I guess not," Lily acknowledged reluctantly.
p. 22..4acknowledged = admitted
- "This is the time," she began, looking directly at them, "when we acknowledge differences."
p. 51..9acknowledge = recognize or admit
- The Committee of Elders stood and was acknowledged by applause.
p. 52..7acknowledged = recognized
- It was a small thing, the standing; but no one had ever stood automatically to acknowledge Jonas's presence before.
p. 73..3 *acknowledge = express recognition of (showing respect)
Definition:
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(acknowledge as in: acknowledge her or the truth) express recognition or appreciation of someone or something; or admit something