This is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when you are acknowledging the existence of a need or a requirement. For example: "We recognize the need to provide more support resources for our employees."
Do we recognize the need for agricultural workers?
"We recognize the need to work closely together in the campaign against terrorism," the statement said.
"We recognize the need to resolve the concerning questions that have been raised," Ms. Tarantino said.
"We recognize the need, and we are seeking appropriate staffing," Mr. Young said.
"We recognize the need to compensate those affected by the meningitis outbreak fairly and appropriately".
With London's Olympics just months away, we recognize the need for vigilance against terrorist plots.
But the final statement released by the group was short on details. "We recognize the need for a multilateral effort to help Iraq," it declared.
"We recognize the need to develop a pipeline of middle- to senior-level women business leaders," said the program's director, Vivien Lim.
Jean Paul Philippot, in a letter co-signed by EBU Director General, Ingrid Deltenre, wrote: While we recognize the need to make budgetary savings, national broadcasters are more important than ever at times of national difficulty.
"We recognize the need to share best practices to protect the marine environment, prevent accidents related to offshore exploration and development, as well as transportation, and deal with their consequences," the statement said.
"We recognize the need to play a leading national role in the process of reconciliation, and, through education, to help bridge the economic and social divides that persist between indigenous and nonindigenous Australians," Mr. Spence said in a statement.
