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i acknowledge vs i acknowledged

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'I acknowledge' is present tense, indicating a current action or belief. 'I acknowledged' is past tense, indicating that acknowledgement has already taken place.
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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.
  • I acknowledge His Majesty's favour in altering my daughter's sentence to transportation.
  • I acknowledge einstein as a scientific authority.
  • I acknowledge that you're a gumiho.
  • I acknowledge Parliament's strong wish to reinforce Article 12 of the Seveso II Directive.
  • Absolutely, I acknowledge the validity of your concerns.
  • Like the rapporteur, I acknowledge that the Commission proposal is largely unacceptable.
  • I acknowledge your concerns about the lack of experience with the Lamfalussy approach hitherto.
  • I acknowledge the huge job done by them in tabling these amendments.
  • I acknowledge the honourable Member's comment, including with regard to the diplomatic answer.
  • I acknowledge that Mr Karas has achieved many things.
  • I acknowledge that the European sugar sector is in need of reform.
  • I acknowledge the existence of a natural impulse common to all.
  • I acknowledge the seriousness of the situation in the way it affects those who are directly involved.
  • Look, I acknowledge I was not always the most attentive of colleagues.
  • No, but I acknowledge the fact that I don't know what it's like to come back to nothing.
  • I acknowledge the pretense to civility... in a man so brutally vicious... as vapid and grotesque.
  • I acknowledge that any deliberate false statement could lead to appropriate penalties under the law of the Member State of origin.
  • I acknowledge, therefore, that the Commission's initiative has a valid basis.
  • We have clout and we need to punch our weight in Johannesburg, but I acknowledge that it will be difficult.
  • I acknowledge what he said tonight, supporting our call for a doubling of funds.

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.
  • I told everything I knew, I acknowledged my errors... and spoke for over 3 hours.
  • I acknowledged I had a problem and that I'm committed to recovery and my folks trust me.
  • In my letters to the Ministers, I acknowledged the efforts the government has made to remove blockades at international crossings but I also urged them to achieve the removal of remaining blockades.
  • I acknowledged only the two great matadors in this debate.
  • I acknowledged her as mine, and she will remain with me.
  • The minute I acknowledged it, I was out from under its spell.
  • I acknowledged it and braked as hard as I could.
  • The Commission has indeed considered whether, under the present regime, there is any way of eliminating the inconvenience which I acknowledged is there.
  • Madam President, in my previous contribution to this debate, I acknowledged the importance of carefully managed genetic research and its role in meeting the challenge of world food production and maintaining the commercial viability of family farming.

Alternatives:

  • I accepted
  • I recognized
  • I admitted

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