acknowledged

agreed

Shared the same view

• approvedOfficially accepted or permitted
• concededAdmitted defeat formally
• admittedConfessed or granted entry

granted · consented · acquiesced · assented · acceded · allowed · embraced · received · adopted · assumed

authorized

Given official permission

• sanctionedFormally approved or penalized
• officialAuthority-sanctioned person or status
• validLegally or logically sound

recognized · established · formal · proper · rightful · certified · endorsed · accredited · licensed · approved

verified

Confirmed as accurate

• validatedConfirmed as true or acceptable
• corroboratedConfirmed as true
• substantiatedConfirmed with evidence

authenticated · attested · documented · established · proven · evidenced · certified · demonstrated · ascertained · recorded

credited

Acknowledged as source

• honoredGiven recognition or respect
• notedFamous or observed
• celebratedWidely known and praised

distinguished · respected · esteemed · renowned · prominent · notable · acclaimed · appreciated · commended · praised

stated

Expressed in words

• declaredStated with authority
• expressedCommunicated in words
• voicedExpressed in speech

announced · mentioned · noted · responded · replied · answered · signaled · indicated · conveyed · greeted

• affirmativesyes, yeah, yep, yup, absolutely
• agreementagree, accord, yes, yeah, yep
• saying yesyes, nodding, agreeing, sure, accepting
• statusespending, active, approved, inactive, completed
• agreement wordsyes, okay, agree, agreed, accord
• establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, confirmed, approved