acknowledge, v.tr.1aAdmhaím; glacaim le. He acknowledged having done it, d'admhaigh sé go ndearna sé é. He was acknowledged as king, glacadh leis ina rí. He acknowledged himself beaten, d'admhaigh sé go raibh sé buailte. Fenc: He acknowledged a hit, d'fhógair sé go bhfuair sé buille. bHe acknowledged my assistance, chúitigh sé mo chuidiú liom. 2To acknowledge a salute, beannacht f, forrán m, a fhreagairt. I acknowledge (receipt of) your letter, admhaím go bhfuarthas do litir.