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recognize concerns

[/ˈrekəɡnaɪz kənˈsɜrnz/]
verb phrase
reconhecer preocupações
1. To acknowledge or accept the existence and validity of worries, anxieties, or issues raised by someone
The manager decided to recognize concerns raised by the employees about workplace safety.
O gerente decidiu reconhecer as preocupações levantadas pelos funcionários sobre a segurança no trabalho.
2. To identify and accept that certain problems or issues deserve attention and consideration
The government must recognize concerns about climate change and take action.
O governo deve reconhecer as preocupações sobre as mudanças climáticas e tomar medidas.
Synonyms
acknowledge concernsaddress concernsidentify concernsvalidate concernstake into account worries
Antonyms
dismiss concernsignore concernsoverlook concernsdisregard worries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reconhecer preocupações
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
reconhecer preocupações
Standard usage in business and formal settings
Portugal
reconhecer preocupações
Used in formal contexts; sometimes 'aceitar as preocupações' in colloquial speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

recognize the elephant in the room
take someone's concerns seriously
give credence to concerns
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