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acknowledge vs write off

write off vs acknowledge

acknowledge and write off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acknowledge No No Yes No
write off No No Yes No
As verbs, write off is a hyponym of acknowledge; that is, write off 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
  • write off: concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody
Other hyponyms of acknowledge include attorn, make no bones about, sustain, concede, confess, profess, confess, confess, fink, squeal, avouch, avow.
acknowledge (verb) write off (verb)
accept as legally binding and valid reduce the estimated value of something
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of write something fluently, and without hesitation
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for cancel (a debt)
report the receipt of
express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
Difference between acknowledge and write off

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