Both Uses of
acknowledge
in
Gifted Hands
- Second, I'm aware of the subtlety of being called on, acknowledged, and admired on the television circuit.†
p. 149.5 *acknowledged = recognized
- That's not a boast but a way of acknowledging the innate ability God has given to me.†
p. 223.8acknowledging = recognizing
Definitions:
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(1)
(acknowledge as in: acknowledge her or the truth) express recognition or appreciation of someone or something; or admit something
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) 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.