recognition
noun (ACCEPTING) /ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/Definition
C2 [S or U] agreement that something is true or legal: It's a new country, hoping for diplomatic recognition from the international community. [+ that] There's a growing recognition that this country can no longer afford to be a nuclear power.Accepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval C2 [S or U] If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements: Ella complained that the company never gave her any recognition for her work. He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of (= to show respect for) his years as club secretary.Showing respect and admiration
(Definition of recognition noun (ACCEPTING) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- approving adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- hero worship noun
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- pay your respects idiom
- respectful adjective (ADMIRATION)
- reverential adjective
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
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