recognized as being good or important

he's an acknowledged expert in the field

an acknowledged comedy genius

accept or admit the existence or truth of

the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities

the coach acknowledged that the last few days have been hard for the team

‘That's true,’ she acknowledged

recognize the importance or quality of

the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius

the hotel is widely acknowledged as one of Cornwall's finest

show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting

she refused to acknowledge my presence