All 5 Uses
acknowledge
in
Breaking Dawn, by Meyer
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- I saw a twitch from the corner of my eye, but I didn't acknowledge it, because I didn't want to give Quil away.†
Book 2acknowledge = recognize
- I wondered why no one acknowledged that—told me either to come in or get lost.†
Book 2 *acknowledged = recognized
- There was a subtle edge to the message that made me think that she'd understood Edward's words perfectly; she acknowledged thirst, but overrode it in the same thought.†
Book 3
- I stared at him desperately, waiting for him to acknowledge my terrible revelation.†
Book 3acknowledge = recognize
- Amun's lips were a tight line as he inclined his head once, acknowledging the barely concealed threat.†
Book 3acknowledging = recognizing
Definitions:
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(1)
(acknowledge as in: acknowledge her or the truth) express recognition or appreciation of someone or something; or to admit or express something
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Specialized senses include sending an "acknowledgement" (letter or other message) to indicate that something was received and the "acknowledgements" section at the beginning of a book where an author recognizes and thanks other people who helped in creating the book or ideas contained in it.