to accept that somebody/something has a particular authority or status
اذعان کردن, قبول کردن, پذیرفتن, برسمیت شناختن, تصدیق کردن
The country acknowledged his claim to the throne.
The peace settlement effectively acknowledged the country's independence.
He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world.
He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world.
synonym recognize