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rec·og·nize

recognize

 
 
pronunciation:
re kg naIz
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: recognizes, recognizing, recognized
definition 1: to identify (someone or something) from previous experience or contact with that person or thing.
She recognized the man as a former neighbor.His face was covered in dirt, and it took me a moment to recognize him.I didn't recognize her voice on the phone, and I thought she had the wrong number.
synonyms:
place
antonyms:
mistake
similar words:
distinguish, identify, know, recall, recollect, remember, spot
definition 2: to be able to distinguish what something is based on knowledge of the features or characteristics of that thing.
I recognize true suffering when I see it.They recognized the missing child from his picture in the newspaper.
synonyms:
know
similar words:
distinguish, recall, recollect, remember
definition 3: to regard or acknowledge as valid.
He recognized his shortcomings and tried to improve himself.I recognize that your needs are different from mine.
synonyms:
acknowledge
antonyms:
ignore
similar words:
appreciate, credit, identify with, realize, respect, see, understand
definition 4: to formally commend and 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
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
definition 6: to appreciate or understand the value or special quality of; acknowledge.
Her talent as an artist has only been recognized in recent year.
definition 7: (of a government or similar body) to formally acknowledge as legitimate.
The new country has recently been recognized by the United Nations.
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derivations: recognizable (adj.), recognizably (adv.)
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