Answer: recognising

AnswerCrossword Clue
recognisingShow official appreciation of; reward formally
recognisingGrant diplomatic recognition to (a country or government)
recognisingRECOGNISE, to identify as known or experienced before
recognisingAcknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of
recognisingIdentify from knowledge of appearance or character
recognisingOfficially regard (a qualification) as valid or proper
recognising(of a person presiding at a meeting or debate) Call on (someone) to speak
recognising(of a computer or other machine) Automatically identify and respond correctly to (a sound, printed character, etc.)
recognisingIdentify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again