acknowledge

to admit that something is true or exists

reconocer, aceptar

• acknowledge a fact/truth

Collocations acknowledge the truth · acknowledge a problem

• The company acknowledged that it had made mistakes.

  La empresa reconoció que había cometido errores.

to show appreciation for something or someone

agradecer, reconocer

• acknowledge a contribution/help

Collocations acknowledge help · acknowledge support

• The team acknowledged the contributions of its members.

  El equipo reconoció las contribuciones de sus miembros.

to reply to a letter, email, or message

contestar, responder

• acknowledge a letter/email

Collocations acknowledge an email · acknowledge a letter

• She acknowledged the email with a brief reply.

  Ella respondió al correo electrónico con una breve respuesta.

to recognize someone's presence or identity

reconocer, saludar

• acknowledge a person

Collocations acknowledge the arrival of someone · acknowledge the presence of someone

• He acknowledged her with a nod.

  Él la saludó con un asentimiento.