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rec·og·nize
 recognize
- pronunciation:
- re
k
 g
naIz
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
recognized, recognizes, recognizing |
| definition 1: |
to identify (someone or something) from previous experience.
She recognized the man as a former neighbor who had lived next door.They recognized the missing child from his picture in the newspaper.- synonyms:
- place
- antonyms:
- mistake
- similar words:
- distinguish, identify, know, recall, recollect, remember, spot
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| definition 2: |
to be able to distinguish as something known to one.
His face was covered in dirt, and it took me a moment to recognize him.I recognize genuine suffering when I see it.I didn't recognize her voice on the phone, and I thought she had the wrong number.- synonyms:
- know
- similar words:
- distinguish, recall, recollect, remember
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| definition 3: |
to regard or acknowledge as valid.
He recognized his shortcomings and tried to improve himself.- synonyms:
- acknowledge
- antonyms:
- ignore
- similar words:
- appreciate, credit, identify with, realize, respect, see, understand
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| definition 4: |
to formally acknowledge (achievements or the like).
His achievements were recognized at a banquet given in his honor.- synonyms:
- acknowledge, commend
- similar words:
- acclaim, celebrate, honor, laud, praise
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| definition 5: |
to acknowledge (someone) as having the right to speak, esp. in a formal meeting.
The committee chair recognized the senator from Massachusetts.- similar words:
- acknowledge, defer to, yield to
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| related words: |
accept, admit, apprehend, approve, believe, concede, credit, crown, discern, legitimate, observe, perceive, retrieve, see |
| derivations: |
recognizable (adj.), recognizably (adv.) |
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