acknowledge significance

[ək-ˈnä-lij ˈsig-nə-fi-kəns]
verb phrase
reconhecer a importância
1. to formally or explicitly recognize the importance, value, or meaning of something
The company acknowledged the significance of customer feedback in improving their products.
A empresa reconheceu a importância dos comentários dos clientes na melhoria de seus produtos.
2. to admit or accept that something has notable meaning or impact
She acknowledged the significance of the historical moment during her speech.
Ela reconheceu a importância do momento histórico em seu discurso.
3. to show awareness or understanding of the weight or consequences of something
We must acknowledge the significance of climate change in our policy decisions.
Devemos reconhecer a importância da mudança climática em nossas decisões políticas.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'reconhecer a importância' is a formal, respectful phrase used to show intellectual honesty and credibility. In American English, this phrase is common in corporate communications, public speeches, and diplomatic discourse. Both cultures value the explicit acknowledgment of significance as it demonstrates awareness and respect for ideas, contributions, or historical moments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recognize importanceappreciate valueadmit weightaccept relevancerecognize merit
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignore significancedismiss importanceoverlook valueunderestimate impact

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
reconhecer a importância
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Brazil (informal)
admitir a importância
Slightly more colloquial variant
Portugal
reconhecer a relevância
Portuguese prefers 'relevância' in some contexts; same formal structure
Business/Academic
reconhecer o significado
Alternative phrasing in formal contexts

Related Words

significanceacknowledgerecognizeappreciateunderstand importanceadmit

Related Idioms & Phrases

give credit where credit is due
tip your hat to
take one's hat off to
dar o devido reconhecimento a
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