RECOGNIZING

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Scrabble letter values: R₁E₁C₃O₁G₂N₁I₁Z₁₀I₁N₁G₂ = 24

Definition

RECOGNIZING is the present participle of RECOGNIZE.

verb RECOGNIZE: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority.

Synonyms of RECOGNIZE: acknowledge, recognise, know

“I recognised his face immediately.”
“The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.”
“I recognize that my behaviour has been unacceptable.”