to accept that something is true
acknowledge something She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility?
acknowledge that… The government acknowledged that the tax was unfair.
acknowledge something to be, have, etc. something It is generally acknowledged to be true.
acknowledge something She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform.
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility?
acknowledge that… The government acknowledged that the tax was unfair.
acknowledge something to be, have, etc. something It is generally acknowledged to be true.
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(v.) - 1. to say "AWKWARD!" in an awkward situation, thereby acknowledging said situation as awkward 2. to acknowledge something or someone as awkward
"He awknowledged what happened and everyone laughed."
"Let's just awknowledge the situation and move on."
"Let's just awknowledge the situation and move on."
by akelso20 October 26, 2007
Get the awknowledge mug.When someone you don't like or don't want to talk to right now, says hi, walks by, or is in a crowd jumping to see over people's heads just to get you to notice them and all you can do is nod while looking at them.
"That creepy guy from work who's obsessed with me kept calling my name out really loud in the lobby while I was talking to my crush"
"What did you say?"
"Nothing, just gave him the nod of aknowledgement"
"What did you say?"
"Nothing, just gave him the nod of aknowledgement"
by Too Tun Tonto August 1, 2016
Get the Nod of aknowledgement mug.A slight nod used in conversation to let the other person know you are listening when really you aren't paying attention. Can be used in several scenarios such as talking to your girlfriend, parent, teacher, or sibling.
Girl "bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla"
Boy *Acknowledging Nod*
Girl "Wow! You're such a great listener! Lets have sex!"
Boy *Acknowledging Nod*
Girl "Well now that that's over I'm super excited to have you come meet my parents"
Boy "What?"
Boy *Acknowledging Nod*
Girl "Wow! You're such a great listener! Lets have sex!"
Boy *Acknowledging Nod*
Girl "Well now that that's over I'm super excited to have you come meet my parents"
Boy "What?"
by Doominurpants April 23, 2011
Get the Acknowledging Nod mug.The act of acknowledging someones existence by nodding, most often used between males of lower generations however has become a practice which people of all ages perform. The act of nodding ones head is usually a sign of friendship between two people. A common phrase used during the nod of acknowledgement "y'alright" is used to show an appreciation for the other person. The phrase 'nod of acknowledgement' was coined in the year 1823, however use of the phrase has only recently peaked over the past decade.
Dan used the Nod of Acknoweldgement as he approached Jim in the alleyway.
Steve nodded in acknowledgement when he saw his work colleague in the store.
Steve nodded in acknowledgement when he saw his work colleague in the store.
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Get the Nod of Acknoweldgement mug.Nod of acknowledgement when you see someone and they see you and you both tilt your head forward towards the ground as if nodding your head yes acknowledging that you have seen them
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