Which is correct:
"i acknowledge" or "i acknowledged"?

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i acknowledge

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I acknowledge' when you want to express that you are currently recognizing or accepting something.

Alternatives:

  • I recognize
  • I accept
  • I admit

i acknowledged

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I acknowledged' when you want to indicate that you have already recognized or accepted something in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I accepted
  • I recognized
  • I admitted
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I acknowledge' is present tense, indicating a current action or belief. 'I acknowledged' is past tense, indicating that the action of acknowledging has already taken place.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

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