Acknowledge (4)
'acknowledge' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for admit that I've seen before include "Reveal" , "Stop being obstructive" , "Grant entry to" , "Allow entry" , "Come clean" .)
'acknowledge' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
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(Other definitions for own that I've seen before include "Be in legal possession of (3)" , "Allow" , "Personal; possess" , "Acknowledge" , "Have in one's possession" .)
'acknowledge' is the definition.
(avowing is a kind of acknowledging)
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(Other definitions for avow that I've seen before include "Asseverate" , "State openly" , "Affirm, swear" , "Declare a promise of fidelity at the altar" , "Declare - affirm" .)
'acknowledge' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
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(Other definitions for recognise that I've seen before include "Acknowledge value" , "Identify - know" , "See" , "Know from having seen before" , "Identify as previously known" .)