verb:to accept or admit the existence or truth of something
The company finally acknowledged the problem with their software.
verb:to recognize the fact or importance or quality of something
The award acknowledges her contributions to science.
verb:to show that you have seen or heard someone, often by a gesture
She acknowledged my wave with a slight nod of her head.
verb:to tell someone that you have received something they sent you
Please acknowledge receipt of this email.