Agree
Agree verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Usage example: finally agreed that the paint job was sloppy and would have to be redone
Recognize is a synonym for agree in admit topic. In some cases you can use "Recognize" instead a verb "Agree", when it comes to topics like confess, acquiesce in, be in unison.
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In Total Drama Total Drama: World Tour, the show's resident backstabbers, Heather and Alejandro, recognize each other for what they are and agree to work together.
Source: The Farmer and the Viper - However, in the Battle of Shizugatake (Shu story) if the player manages to save enough Hojo officers and prevent defections he will recognize the conflict and agree to leave Wei/Orochi.
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All sides agree that the experiment should be considered "tampering with nature too much", and although it's never really revealed whether or not Pike has anything wrong with him, Leetah expresses (carefully worded) concern over his ability to ever Recognize someone himself.
Source: Comic Book / ElfQuest
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