n. the act of being present

n. the impression that something is present; "he felt the presence of an evil force"

n. an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

n. the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon"

n. the immediate proximity of someone or something; "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company"

n. dignified manner or conduct

v. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"

v. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"

v. report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"

v. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"

v. praise

v. express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with; "He never acknowledges his colleagues when they run into him in the hallway"; "She acknowledged his complement with a smile"; "it is important to acknowledge the work of others in one's own writing"

n. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace"

n. a state of equilibrium

n. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world"

n. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"

n. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad

n. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

n. characteristic way of bearing one's body; "stood with good posture"

n. the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"

n. the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"

n. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

n. the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender"

v. to agree or express agreement; "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"

v. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"

v. be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"

v. grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"

v. consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"

v. be willing to concede; "I grant you this much"

v. give someone credit for something; "We credited her for saving our jobs"

v. have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of

v. reply or respond to; "She didn't want to answer"; "answer the question"; "We answered that we would accept the invitation"

v. declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"

v. give someone credit for something; "We credited her for saving our jobs"

v. admit, make a clean breast of; "She confessed that she had taken the money"

v. believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?"

v. have trust in; trust in the truth or veracity of

n. failure to be present

n. the state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation"

v. declare untrue; contradict; "He denied the allegations"; "She denied that she had taken money"

v. make a disclaimer about; "He disclaimed any responsibility"

v. bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his advances"

v. accept as true; take to be true; "I believed his report"; "We didn't believe his stories from the War"; "She believes in spirits"

v. cast off or disown; "She renounced her husband"; "The parents repudiated their son"

v. regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

v. expect, believe, or suppose; "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad state"; "he didn't think to find her in the kitchen"; "I guess she is angry at me for standing her up"