recognize

riconoscere

Capire chi è qualcuno o che cos’è qualcosa perché lo si è già visto, sentito o conosciuto.

In inglese semplice: To know who someone is or what something is because you have seen, heard, or met them before.

• I recognize that song.
• She recognized her old teacher immediately.
• Did you recognize anyone in the photo?

Come si usa: recognize someone/something by something (I recognized her by her voice.)

Sinonimi: identify, know

Espressioni comuni: recognize someone, recognize a voice, recognize a face

riconoscere, ammettere

Capire e accettare che qualcosa è vero o importante.

In inglese semplice: To understand and accept that something is true or important.

• We recognize the problem.
• He recognized that he needed help.
• Do they recognize the importance of this work?

Come si usa: recognize that… (We recognize that the plan needs more work.)

Sinonimi: acknowledge, accept, admit

Contrari: deny

Espressioni comuni: recognize a problem, recognize the need, recognize the importance

premiare, onorare

Ringraziare o lodare pubblicamente qualcuno per il suo lavoro o i suoi risultati, spesso assegnandogli un premio.

In inglese semplice: To publicly thank or praise someone for their work or achievements, often by giving an award.

• The award recognizes her hard work.
• They recognized volunteers at the annual dinner.
• He was recognized for thirty years of service.

Come si usa: recognize someone for something (The school recognized her for her work with young children.); recognize someone with something (They recognized his service with a special award.)

Sinonimi: honor, commend

Espressioni comuni: recognize someone's achievements, recognize outstanding service, recognize someone's contribution

riconoscere

Accettare ufficialmente che qualcosa esiste, è legale o ha diritto a essere preso in considerazione.

In inglese semplice: To officially accept that something exists, is legal, or has a right to be considered.

• The law recognizes their rights.
• Several countries recognized the new government.
• Is this qualification recognized abroad?

Come si usa: recognize someone/something as something (The government recognized the island as an independent state.)

Sinonimi: acknowledge, accept

Contrari: reject

Espressioni comuni: recognize a country, recognize someone's rights, recognize a qualification