Aknol’edge,

To own, avow or admit to be true, by a declaration of assent; as to acknowledge the being of a God.

To own or notice with particular regard. In all thy ways acknowledge God.Proverbs 3:6; Isaiah 33:13.

To own or confess, as implying a consciousness of guilt. I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Psalms 51:3; Psalms 32:5.

To own with assent; to admit or receive with approbation. He that acknowledgeth the son, hath the father also. 7 John 2:23; Timothy 2:25.

To own with gratitude; to own as a benefit; as, to acknowledge a favor, or the receipt of a gift. Thy his gifts acknowledged not.

To own or admit to belong to; as, to acknowledge a son.

To receive with respect. All that see them shall acknowledge that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed. Isaiah 67:9; 1 Corinthians 16:18.

To own, avow or assent to an act in a legal form, to give it validity; as, to acknowledge a deed before competent authority.