Some common synonyms of acknowledge are admit, avow, confess, and own. While all these words mean "to disclose against one's will or inclination," acknowledge implies the disclosing of something that has been or might be concealed. When is it sensible to use admit instead of acknowledge? More @Wikipedia
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