To become aware of through observation
“I would observe that Mark was usually late to work on Mondays.”
(stumble on/upon) To discover something, especially by chance
“I've actually done it many times when I stumble upon someone who is a horrible scoundrel, and I feel they need a jolt to straighten them out.”
To take notice of
“He spoke wisely, but I would regard him not.”
To understand or acknowledge the existence of
“Citizens accused the government of failing to recognize the difficulties they encountered.”
To act on an opportunity
“This was a rare opportunity that he just had to take.”
To be a spectator of
“Tonight, you will see the lunar eclipse occurring before your very eyes.”
To express gratitude for or appreciation of
“The managers would like to acknowledge all of the hard work you have put into this project.”
To identify or make a determination on something relevant or important
“We cannot come up with a solution if we are unable to even name the problem.”
(idiomatic) To invent, create, or think of
“It was really fortuitous that we would come up with such a great idea!”
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