The phrase "and acknowledged him" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to someone recognizing or accepting another person's presence or contributions in a conversation or situation.
Example: "During the meeting, she spoke highly of his work and acknowledged him for his efforts."
Alternatives: "and recognized him" or "and gave him credit".
"I have no qualms about people celebrating my father's life and acknowledging him," she says.
Over the radio, Shane said, "Looking good," but I was too absorbed to remember to press the talk button on the wheel and acknowledge him.
There could be no higher compliment for the Reds, who seek Rolen's approval and acknowledge him as the leader of a team that stands a game ahead of the Cardinals for first place in the National League Central.
I rarely pass a homeless person now without saying a few words and acknowledging him as a human being.
When I was a little boy and my father took me to town with him, I was ashamed to walk with him and acknowledge him as my father, because he was poorly dressed and limped a little.
I sputtered and deflected awhile in response, but then had to admit the truth of what he was saying (and acknowledge him for his courage in saying it), and told him I wouldn't do this any more.
Our loving and omnipresent God was apparently unavailable to stop one of the worst terrorist attacks ever, and now the Christian community believes we should give thanks to Him and acknowledge Him as part of the museum?
Authors' response: We agree with the reviewer that the predictive power is ultimately important and acknowledge him for this insightful comment.
His deliberate irrationalism and his wayward, spontaneous, impressionistic style had wide influence throughout Europe, and such writers as Maksim Gorky, Thomas Mann, and Isaac Bashevis Singer acknowledged him as a master.
The club's Ultras have celebrated Landauer and Rummenigge has acknowledged him as "the father of the modern FC Bayern".
