recognizing
[/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
reconhecendo
1. identifying someone or something as having been known before
I am recognizing an old friend in the crowd.
Estou reconhecendo um velho amigo na multidão.
2. acknowledging the existence, validity, or legality of something
The government is recognizing the new nation's independence.
O governo está reconhecendo a independência da nova nação.
3. showing appreciation or gratitude for something
The company is recognizing outstanding employee performance.
A empresa está reconhecendo o desempenho excepcional dos funcionários.
4. accepting or admitting something as true or valid
He is recognizing his mistakes.
Ele está reconhecendo seus erros.
Related Idioms & Phrases
recognizing the writing on the wall (aceitar uma realidade inevitável)
recognizing someone's worth (reconhecer o valor de alguém)
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