acknowledges

acknowledges is the third-person singular present tense of the verb acknowledge. It is used with singular third-person subjects such as he, she, it, or a singular organization or entity. The core sense of acknowledge covers admitting the truth or existence of something, recognizing the validity, authority, or importance of something, and formally receiving or thanking someone or something.

Common uses include academic writing, where authors acknowledge sources and contributions; business or legal communications, where parties acknowledge receipt of documents, payments, or notices; and reports or speeches, where individuals acknowledge others’ contributions or support. Acknowledge can also mean to accept or admit the existence or reality of a fact or situation that may be disputed or uncertain.

Grammatical notes: acknowledge is the base form; he/she/it acknowledges is the present tense; acknowledging is the present participle, and acknowledged is the past tense and past participle. The noun form is acknowledgment in American English and UK spelling is acknowledgement.

Examples: She acknowledges the mistake in her report. The company acknowledges receipt of your payment. We would like to acknowledge the help of all volunteers.

See also: acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), recognition, admission, gratitude.