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Italian word

ringraziare

to thank

Looks like

to recognize

to identify or acknowledge

⚠️ The trap

No real similarity, but learners sometimes confuse 'ringraziare' with 'riconoscere'. They are completely different. 'Ringraziare' = to thank; 'riconoscere' = to recognize.

To say "to identify or acknowledge" in Italian:

riconoscere (for to recognize)

"ringraziare" in English means:

to thank

Example

"Voglio ringraziare tutti per il vostro aiuto."

"I want to thank everyone for your help."

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