recognise
/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/verb3 syllables
Recognise means: detect with the senses.
Synonyms for recognise15
verb, as in detect with the senses
verb, as in accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority
verb, as in grant credentials to
verb, as in express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
verb, as in show approval or appreciation of
verb, as in perceive to be the same
What does recognise mean?8
verb
detect with the senses“The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards”
be fully aware or cognizant of
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority“The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”
grant credentials to“The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”
express greetings upon meeting someone
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for“We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us”
show approval or appreciation of“My work is not recognized by anybody!”
perceive to be the same
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Recognise in a sentence
- I no longer recognise her, she's so distant.Nuel
- The right-angled, systematically arranged grid of streets is easy to recognise.sundown
- It is not until we lose our health that we recognise its blessing.Swift
- He didn't recognise her voice over the phone.araneo
- Can you recognise the person in this picture?keira_n
- Do you recognise the person in this picture?keira_n
- But how did you manage to recognise us?sundown
- Would you recognise him if you saw him?araneo
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of recognise
as a verb
- past tense
- recognised
- present participle
- recognising
- third-person singular
- recognises
- past participle
- recognised