Acknowledge and Take

Acknowledge

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

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Take and acknowledge are semantically related in confess topic. In some cases you can use "Take" instead a verb "Acknowledge".

Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.

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Acknowledge and take are semantically related in confess topic. Sometimes you can use "Acknowledge" instead a verb "Take".

Nearby Words: taking, taken, taker

power	acknowledge power	take power
role	acknowledge role	take role
part	acknowledge part	take part
name	acknowledge name	take name
Other words: time, damage, side, orders.

He does, however, acknowledge and take advantage of Ra's' code of honor, and despite the inherent friction of the situation, entertains an on-again-off-again romantic relationship with Talia.

Source: Worthy Opponent
His classmates barely acknowledge his existence, and Yukino can't help but take shots at his past insecurities and shortcomings whenever possible.

Source: Light Novel / My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
The other variant is mentioned, people who acknowledge the gods' existence, but question by what standard they are "gods," a philosophy most people in the setting take a dim view of.

Source: Tabletop Game / Scarred Lands

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