Acinaciform, a. (Bot.) Cimeter-shaped.
Acknowledge, v. a.
- 1. Recognize, take cognizance of, be aware of, hold in remembrance.
- 2. Admit, grant, concede, allow, accept, indorse, subscribe to, agree to.
- 3. Confess, own, avow, profess.
- 4. Express gratitude for, give thanks for.
- 5. Own or admit the validity of.
Acknowledgment, n.
- 1. Recognition, recognizance.
- 2. Admission, avowal, concession, allowance, acceptance, indorsement.
- 3. Expression of thanks or gratitude.
Acme, n. Summit, top, apex, vertex, zenith, peak, pinnacle, utmost height, highest point, culmination, culminating point, climax.
Acolyte, n. Follower, attendant, under-clergyman, satellite, henchman, retainer, acolythe, acolyth. See adherent.
Aconite, n. Wolfsbane, monks-hood.
Acquaint, v. a.
- 1. Familiarize, make familiar.
- 2. Inform, apprise, tell, notify, make aware, make known to, mention to, communicate to, signify to, give
notice to, send word to, write word to, advise of, advertise of, send advices to.
Acquaintance, n.
- 1. Familiarity, familiar knowledge.
- 2. Friend (with whom one is not intimate), circle known, visiting circle, round of one’s social intercourse,
person or persons known.