we acknowledge vs we acknowledged

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We acknowledge' is present tense, used when stating that we recognize or accept something. 'We acknowledged' is past tense, used when referring to a previous act of recognizing or accepting something.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

we acknowledge

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used in the present tense to state that we recognize or accept something.

Examples:

We acknowledge the importance of your feedback.
We acknowledge the receipt of your application.

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That link has been replaced and today we acknowledge the strengths of the college.
Nevertheless, we acknowledge that there are important changes to be made in this area.
we acknowledge receipt of the information contained in section 10
Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, we acknowledge the Commission's preliminary draft budget and, as always, shall check very closely to ensure that sufficient account has been taken of the priorities set in advance by the European Parliament.
Today, we acknowledge that one of the stars on this wall represents Jai Wilcox:
We completely share the Commission's concerns as regards the need to protect Southern hake and Norwegian lobster stocks in those areas of the Atlantic and we acknowledge that appropriate emergency measures are called for in light of the current state of affairs.
Unfortunately, and notwithstanding the Commissioner's efforts, which we acknowledge, there is a huge problem.
I therefore call on the Council to draw a clear line here and to say that we acknowledge the improvements, but that they are utterly inadequate.
Let me reassure you that we acknowledge the new role of Parliament in line with the Treaty of Lisbon.
Good afternoon and welcome to the Fairfield Manor Funeral Home, where we acknowledge a life and cherish a memory.
Lastly, we can only prepare for the future if we acknowledge honestly what has happened in the past.
Although we acknowledge the admirable character of this hard-working skilful people and its sensitive culture, we can judge political acts without delving too far into domestic policies.
First of all, we acknowledge the consolidation process in the field of financial services as one which has so far had positive economic effects.
Mr President, the annual report on human rights is once again, unfortunately, the occasion on which we acknowledge that the world situation is becoming worse.
Whilst we acknowledge that Turkey has seen considerable positive changes in both the political and legal spheres over the past two years, it must actually be possible to expand on the fact that the reality is often rather different.
On this basis, we acknowledge the progress that the EIB has made in 2005, and encourage it to continue its contribution to the development of the European economy.
Mr President, no complete summary of the implementation of the structural funds has been undertaken hitherto, and we acknowledge that Mr Teverson's report has an indisputable value from this point of view.
Because once more, we acknowledge a flagrant injustice against the new Member States in the quota status, regarding the production of starch out of potatoes.
Of course, we acknowledge the principle of competition, and we want European companies to make profits and ensure a decent wage for their workers.
Mr Schulz, my Group may not agree with your assessment of individual Commissioners, but we acknowledge that you have sought a dialogue with Mr Barroso which respects the necessity and the inevitability of compromise.

Alternatives:

We recognize
We accept
We admit
We understand
We appreciate

we acknowledged

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used in the past tense to refer to a previous act of recognizing or accepting something.