acknowledge

(verb) declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of. Synonyms: admit. Examples: "He admitted his errors." "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten."

(verb) report the receipt of. Synonyms: receipt. Example: "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper."

(verb) express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with. Synonyms: notice. Examples: "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway." "She acknowledged his complement with a smile." "It is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing."

(verb) express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for. Synonyms: recognize, recognise. Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us."

(verb) accept as legally binding and valid. Example: "Acknowledge the deed."

(verb) accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. Synonyms: recognize, recognise, know. Examples: "The crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne." "We do not recognize your gods."