Acknowledge
Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Commend and acknowledge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Commend" instead a verb "Acknowledge".
Commend
Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.
Acknowledge and commend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Commend".
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It's played down with Cardinal Law, who is castigated for letting the abuse continue, but at the same time the film does acknowledge that he did champion civil rights in his youth, and the staff at the Globe commend him for his speech after 9/11 calling for tolerance.
Source: Film / Spotlight
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