Acknowledge
Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Cite and acknowledge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cite" instead a verb "Acknowledge".
Cite
Cite verb - To give as an example.
Acknowledge and cite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Cite".
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Some signatories cite the argument that "fiction is just new mythology, and plenty of stuff already has a mythological name", other signatories cite a wish to acknowledge and promote the show and/or its ideals, and still others are taking it too seriously or not seriously at all.
Source: Naming Your Colony World
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