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Writingtosms Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

I stand in recognition - Meaning

Hi

One of the thank you phrases mentioned in thesaurus.com is I stand in recognition. Please help me understand what this means.

Are we trying to say, 'I recognize what you've done for me', or does it mean something else altogether?

Please help.


Thank you.

  

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com is I stand in recognition. It's not a 'thank-you phrase' although it may convey a sense of appreciation, which is probably why it was mentioned there in the thesaurus. I stand : I get up from my chair and take the standing position (for the purpose of recognizing publicly) in recognition of : synonyms: in appreciation of, in respect of, in acknowledgment of, in cognizance of This could be literal or figurative.

  • com is I stand in recognition.
  • It's not a 'thank-you phrase' although it may convey a sense of appreciation, which is probably why it was mentioned there in the thesaurus.
  • I stand : I get up from my chair and take the standing position (for the purpose of recognizing publicly) in recognition of : synonyms: in appreciation of, in respect of, in acknowledgment of, in cognizance of This could be literal or figurative.
  • If figurative, it means something like "I honor" or "I appreciate" or "I value".
  • Examples of "I stand in recognition" are difficult to find in writing except as transcripts of speeches made on formal occasions, particularly governmental occasions.
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writingtosmsOne of the thank you phrases mentioned in thesaurus.com is I stand in recognition.

It's not a 'thank-you phrase' although it may convey a sense of appreciation, which is probably why it was mentioned there in the thesaurus.

I stand: I get up from my chair and take the standing position (for the purpose of recognizing publicly)

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