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to recognize; to recognise; to observe; to notice
to deem; to judge; to assess
to approve; to deem acceptable; to allow
to admit; to accept; to confess (to a charge)
to watch steadily; to observe carefully
to renown; to give renown to; to appreciate; to acknowledge
「認める」 has another reading with different meanings.
彼女の才能は多くの人に認められている。
Her talent is recognized by many people.
自分の間違いを認めるのは勇気がいること。
It takes courage to admit one's mistakes.
彼は自分の失敗を素直に認めた。
He honestly admitted his mistake.