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reconocer

Definitions of reconocer
  1. verb
    perceive to be the same
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    identificar
    consider to be equal or the same
    catar, probar
    distinguish flavors
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    recordar, rememorar
    recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
  2. verb
    ascribe an achievement to
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    type of:
    achacar, asignar, atribuir, imputar
    attribute or credit to
  3. verb
    be fully aware or cognizant of
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    type of:
    conocer, saber
    be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
  4. verb
    question closely
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    types:
    examinar, interrogar
    examine someone's knowledge of something
  5. verb
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
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    admitir, confesar, manifestarse
    admit (to a wrongdoing)
    confesar
    confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
    admitir, confesar
    admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
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    adjudicar, declarar, estimar
    declare to be
  6. verb
    admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
    synonyms: admitir, confesar
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    type of:
    admitir, nombrar, reconocerse
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
  7. verb
    to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
    synonyms: admitir, confesar
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    types:
    asegurar, decir
    inform positively and with certainty and confidence
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    declarar, declararse, manifestar, manifestarse
    state emphatically and authoritatively
  8. verb
    accept as legally binding and valid
    synonyms: nombrar, reconocerse
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    type of:
    aceptar
    consider or hold as true
  9. verb
    accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
    synonyms: nombrar, reconocerse
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    type of:
    aceptar
    consider or hold as true
  10. verb
    express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
    synonyms: reconocerse
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    type of:
    reaccionar
    show a response or a reaction to something
  11. verb
    detect with the senses
    synonyms: distinguir
  12. verb
    show approval or appreciation of
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    types:
    condecorar, enaltecer, honrar, laurear, premiar, respetar
    bestow honor or rewards upon
    recibir, saludar
    propose a toast to
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