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acknowledge vs sustain

sustain vs acknowledge

acknowledge and sustain both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acknowledge No No Yes No
sustain No No Yes No
As verbs, sustain is a hyponym of acknowledge; that is, sustain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than acknowledge:
  • acknowledge: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
  • sustain: admit as valid
Other hyponyms of acknowledge include attorn, write off, make no bones about, concede, confess, profess, confess, confess, fink, squeal, avouch, avow.
acknowledge (verb) sustain (verb)
accept as legally binding and valid undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of admit as valid
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for supply with necessities and support
report the receipt of provide with nourishment
express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with be the physical support of; carry the weight of
lengthen or extend in duration or space
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