acknowledging
v.v. to show that you have seen or heard someone, or to admit that something is true. You use this when you want to give someone credit or confirm you received their message.
v. to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to show recognition of someone or something. Often used to describe the formal receipt of communication or the public recognition of a contribution.
She is acknowledging the crowd with a small wave.
The manager is acknowledging the team's hard work by giving everyone a small bonus this month.
By acknowledging the limitations of the current study, the researchers demonstrate a commitment to scientific integrity while inviting further investigation into the remaining variables.
From acknowledge + -ing.
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
He is acknowledging to the problemHe is acknowledging the problemAcknowledge is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before its object.