She 'is' widely/generally 'acknowledged' as one of the world's best chefs. [=many people regard her as one of the world's best chefs]
He refuses to 'acknowledge' the authority of the court. [=he denies that the court has authority]
The players 'acknowledged' their fans by waving their hands and blowing kisses into the crowd.
(..) The Unsullied could mount a defense off the beachhead. If the slavers' forces-- No more talking from you. Your talking gave us this. And I have acknowledged that. I'm trying-- You're trying to tell me what the army should do. You do not know what the army should do. (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8
(..) how you doing? good to meet you i thank you for saving everyone of us your welcome ahh,he acknowledged it lets do some shits -with you? oh my god...oh my god yes -yes totally lets go (..)2012 Ted
(..) of those ships, however brave makes me more qualified for this away mission. Spock, you're still hurt. She's right, Spock. I acknowledge with respect your concerns. Perhaps you will feel more confident if I were accompanied by someone with familiarity of both the ship and my injury. (..)2016 Star Trek Beyond