acknowledge it

[/ækˈnɒlɪdʒ ɪt/]
verb phrase
reconhecer isso
1. to accept or admit the existence, validity, or truth of something
You need to acknowledge it and move forward.
Você precisa reconhecer isso e seguir em frente.
2. to show or express recognition or gratitude for something
He didn't want to acknowledge it, but he was wrong.
Ele não queria admitir isso, mas estava errado.
3. to respond to or indicate notice of something
Please acknowledge it when you receive this message.
Por favor, reconheça quando receber esta mensagem.
In Brazilian culture, acknowledging mistakes or shortcomings can be a sign of maturity and honesty. In American business contexts, 'acknowledge it' is commonly used in communication to confirm receipt of information or to take responsibility. This phrase is frequently used in both formal and informal settings across English-speaking regions.
NYC Slang
own it / fess up to it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
admit itrecognize itaccept itconfess itown it
Antonyms / Antônimos
deny itreject itignore itdisavow it

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reconhecer isso
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reconhecer isso / admitir isso
both forms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
reconhecer isso
formal business usage common in corporate environment
Portugal
reconhecer isso / aceitar isso
Portuguese variant with similar usage patterns

Related Words

acknowledgmentacknowledgerecognitionadmissionacceptance

Related Idioms & Phrases

acknowledge it and move on
refuse to acknowledge it
fail to acknowledge it
grudgingly acknowledge it
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