acknowledge-erkennen: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is acknowledge? acknowledge is erkennen

What is erkennen?

  • To admit the existence or truth of: The doctors acknowledged that the treatment had not been successful.

    Om het bestaan of de waarheid toe te geven van: De artsen erkenden dat de behandeling niet succesvol was geweest.

  • To express recognition of; make notice of:"When he saw me acknowledge him, he smiled as if we were dear friends"(Angela Patrinos). To express gratitude or appreciation for or to: acknowledged the contributions of the volunteers; acknowledged her editor in the preface to the book.

    Om erkenning uit te drukken van; kennisgeving doen van:

  • To report the receipt of (something) to the sender or giver: acknowledge a letter.

    Om de ontvangst van (iets) te melden bij de afzender of gever: bevestig een brief.

  • Law To accept or certify as legally binding: acknowledge a deed of ownership.

    Wet Om te accepteren of te certificeren als juridisch bindend: erken een eigendomsakte.

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