Acknowledge vs. Thank

Acknowledge vs. Thank — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Acknowledge and Thank

Acknowledgeverb

(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

to acknowledge the being of a god

Thanknoun

(obsolete) An expression of appreciation; a thought.

Acknowledgeverb

To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.

Thankverb

(transitive) To express gratitude or appreciation toward.

She thanked him for the lift.

Acknowledgeverb

To be grateful of (e.g. a benefit or an favour)

to acknowledge a favor

Thankverb

(transitive) To feel gratitude or appreciation toward.

I'll thank you not to smoke in my house!
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Acknowledgeverb

To notify receipt, as of a letter.

I acknowledge the receipt of your letter.

Thankverb

(transitive) To credit or hold responsible.

We can thank global warming for this weather.

Acknowledgeverb

To own as genuine or valid; to assent to (a legal instrument) to give it validity; to avow or admit in legal form.

Thankverb

express gratitude or show appreciation to

Acknowledgeverb

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of;

He admitted his errorsShe acknowledged that she might have forgotten

Acknowledgeverb

report the receipt of;

The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper
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Acknowledgeverb

express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with;

He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallwayShe acknowledged his complement with a smileit is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing

Acknowledgeverb

express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for;

We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us

Acknowledgeverb

accept as legally binding and valid;

acknowledge the deed

Acknowledgeverb

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority;

The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throneWe do not recognize your gods