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sustain vs acknowledge

acknowledge vs sustain

sustain and acknowledge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sustain No No Yes No
acknowledge No No Yes No
As verbs, acknowledge is a hypernym of sustain; that is, acknowledge is a word with a broader meaning than sustain:
  • sustain: admit as valid
  • acknowledge: declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Other hypernyms of sustain include admit.
sustain (verb) acknowledge (verb)
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) accept as legally binding and valid
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
admit as valid declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
supply with necessities and support express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
provide with nourishment report the receipt of
be the physical support of; carry the weight of express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
lengthen or extend in duration or space
Difference between sustain and acknowledge

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