Both Uses
acknowledge
in
The Sign of the Beaver
(Edited)
- Once more, Matt acknowledged to himself, Attean had taught him another secret of the forest.
p. 58.9 *acknowledged = admitted or recognized
- Without saying a word, Attean was acknowledging that Matt could now find his own way through the forest.
p. 104.7acknowledging = expressing recognition
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.