Acceptance 
To dream of acceptance could reveal issues of self-esteem and whether you're living up to the assumptions of others. During a dream in which you're awake, you may seek favorable reception from others.
Recognition
To dream that you achieve recognition indicates that you are a naturally ambitious person.
To recognize someone in a dream can have many meanings. You may have unfinished business between you and the person, and your dream is asking you to recognize it.
Alternatively, your subconscious may be referencing a character trait that the person represents. For example, to see your mom in a dream may not directly represent her or your relationship with her, but it may refer to ideas of nurturing, compassion, family or love.
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