acknowledges
v. B1 Intermediate US //ækˈnɑɫɪdʒɪz// UK //ɐknˈɒlɪdʒɪz// ac·knowl·edges
v. to admit that something is true or that a situation exists. You use this when you accept a fact, even if it is not what you wanted.
v. to accept or admit the existence or truth of something. Transitive; typically takes a direct object or a that-clause.
He acknowledges his mistake and apologizes.
The manager acknowledges the delay but promises a full refund by Friday.
While the report acknowledges the severity of the crisis, it fails to propose concrete solutions for the immediate future.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.