What does "recognising" mean?

present participle and gerund of recognise

What is a synonym for "recognising"?

Common synonyms include: acknowledge, discern, distinguish, accept, accredit, admit.

verb

verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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present participle and gerund of recognise British, form-of, gerund, participle, present

"Socrates said that recognising your own ignorance is the first step towards wisdom."