verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

acknowledge, original, cite

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Example Sentences

Example:He acknowledged taking inspiration from various sources for his research.

Definition:to admit that something is true or correct; to accept something; to thank someone for something

From acknowledge

Example:The artist preferred to create original works rather than copy others.

Definition:having no precedent, own and not derived from any other source; first in order of time

From original

Example:She carefully cited all her sources to avoid plagiarising anyone's work.

Definition:to mention (a work, statement, etc.) as a source of information or the authority for a statement

From cite