Acknowledge
Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Usage example: finally had to acknowledge that she'd outgrown her favorite jacket
Profess is a synonym for acknowledge in admit topic. In some cases you can use "Profess" instead a verb "Acknowledge", when it comes to topics like admit truth or reality of something.
Profess
Profess verb - Admit (to a wrongdoing).
Acknowledge is a synonym for profess in state topic. You can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Profess", if it concerns topics such as declare.
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Common collocations
| attraction | acknowledge attraction | profess attraction |
| power | acknowledge power | profess power |
| existence | acknowledge existence | profess existence |
| feelings | acknowledge feelings | profess feelings |
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