Acknowledge
Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Proceed and acknowledge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proceed" instead a verb "Acknowledge".
Proceed
Proceed verb - To move forward along a course.
Acknowledge and proceed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Proceed".
Nearby Word: proceeding
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Both words in one sentence
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Then again, several of them not only acknowledge this fact, but proceed to use it as part of the process to remedy his phobia of felines.
Source: Crossover Ship -
Of course they then proceed to save Gallifrey with a Tricked Out Time gambit but acknowledge that one Doctor couldn't have done it and it takes all 13 to do so.
Source: Strawman Has a Point - Generally when a contestant on a cooking game show specializes in healthy food (or if there's a challenge to make healthy food), they'll acknowledge this trope exists, then proceed to demonstrate that healthy food doesn't have to taste bad.
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