Acknowledge and Discuss

Acknowledge

Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

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Discuss and acknowledge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discuss" instead a verb "Acknowledge".

Discuss verb - To talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion.

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Acknowledge and discuss are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Discuss".

Nearby Words: discussion, discussed, discussing, discussable, discussible

work	acknowledge work	discuss work
role	acknowledge role	discuss role
relationship	acknowledge relationship	discuss relationship
nature	acknowledge nature	discuss nature
Other words: series, possibility, time, fact, use, game, actions, past, film, feelings, events.

They even somewhat acknowledge/discuss this trope when Kenny buys a red pencil sharpener for himself and a yellow one George picked out for George.

Source: Literature / A Single Man
His attempt to find answers irritates Odo and Garak, who refuse to discuss or acknowledge that they're in the same situation.

Source: Literature / Star Trek: Millennium
To date, the Walt Disney company has refused to discuss or even acknowledge the existence of the film.

Source: Just For Fun / Aladdin IV Jafar May Need Glasses

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