Acknowledge
Acknowledge verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Spot and acknowledge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spot" instead a verb "Acknowledge".
Spot
Spot verb - To mark with small spots especially unevenly.
Acknowledge and spot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Spot".
Nearby Word: spotted
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Failed a Spot Check: All units refuse to acknowledge the existence of aerial units, even when they are also aerial units.
Source: Video Game / Metal Slug Defense -
Again during the beginning of Raven's arc: When Slade is forcing Raven to acknowledge the doomsday prophecy surrounding her Sealed Evil in a Can existence, he is holding her by both arms in the same spot.
Source: Standard Female Grab Area -
Aside from his affection for Lydia, he has a soft spot for Doomie and Lydia's parents; he's also very attached to his own parents, and is fonder of his brother than he likes to acknowledge even to himself.
Source: Western Animation / Beetlejuice
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