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not recognize

[/nɑt ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/]
verb phrase
não reconhecer
1. to fail to identify someone or something as being familiar or known
I did not recognize him without his beard.
Não o reconheci sem a barba.
2. to refuse to acknowledge the validity or legitimacy of something
The government did not recognize the rebel group's authority.
O governo não reconheceu a autoridade do grupo rebelde.
3. to fail to acknowledge or give credit to someone's efforts or achievements
Her contributions were not recognized by the committee.
Suas contribuições não foram reconhecidas pelo comitê.
Synonyms
fail to identifynot acknowledgenot rememberoverlookdisregardignore
Antonyms
recognizeacknowledgeidentifyremembervalidate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não reconhecer
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
não reconhecer
common usage, may use 'não identificar' as alternative
Rio de Janeiro
não reconhecer
standard usage, colloquially may say 'não achava familiar'
Portugal
não reconhecer
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

not recognize one's own shadow - estar completamente transformado
fail to recognize the writing on the wall - não ver o óbvio
not give someone recognition - não dar o devido crédito
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