acknowledged
v.v. to admit that something is true or that it exists. You also use this to show you have received a message or to thank someone for their help.
v. to admit the existence or truth of something; to recognise the validity or status of a person or thing. Often used in formal contexts to confirm receipt of communication or to express gratitude for assistance.
She acknowledged that the plan had some flaws.
The government finally acknowledged the need for urgent reform after the public protests grew larger.
While the author acknowledged the influence of earlier poets on her work, she maintained that the central metaphor was entirely her own invention.
The verb is transitive and often takes a 'that' clause or a direct object.
He acknowledged to be wrong.He acknowledged that he was wrong.Acknowledged is followed by a 'that' clause or a gerund, not a to-infinitive.