recognize in Italian

(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.

(transitive) To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.

(transitive) To show formal appreciation of, as with an award, commendation etc.