acknowledge.
/əkˈnɑlɪdʒ/ verb
To openly admit that something is true, or to show you've noticed someone or their effort.
It’s all in the nuance.
Admit sounds like giving in; acknowledge just says 'yes, I see it' — you can acknowledge a point and still disagree with it.
admitconcedes something you'd rather not; carries a hint of defeat
recognisenotices or gives credit; less about saying it out loud
concedegives ground in an argument; formal and reluctant
Hear it in context.
At work
“Before we move on, I want to acknowledge that Priya carried this launch.”
In a story
“He never once acknowledged the letter, but he kept it in his wallet for thirty years.”
Take it into your day.
In your next reply, acknowledge one specific thing a colleague did before you add your own point.