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recognize

/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/verb3 syllables

Recognize means: detect with the senses.

Synonyms for recognize16

verb, as in detect with the senses

spot, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart

verb, as in be fully aware or cognizant of

recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise

verb, as in accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority

verb, as in grant credentials to

accredit, recognise

verb, as in express greetings upon meeting someone

verb, as in express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

verb, as in perceive to be the same

verb, as in show approval or appreciation of

also used for recognize

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What does recognize mean?9

verb

1

detect with the senses“The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards”

2

be fully aware or cognizant of

3

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”

4

grant credentials to“The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”

5

express greetings upon meeting someone

6

express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for“We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us”

7

perceive to be the same

8

show approval or appreciation of“My work is not recognized by anybody!”

9

exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Recognize in a sentence

  • I put an order in, but the computer didn't recognize it.jarbv
  • Since his appearance has completely changed, you probably won't recognize him.mailohilohi
  • While we hate force, we recognize the need for law and order.orcrist
  • There is an opportunity everywhere, you just have to recognize it.carlosalberto
  • He passed through me, as if he did not recognize me.lucasmg123
  • Although we have seen it several times, we wouldn't be able to recognize it.carlosalberto
  • You are not blind when you see nothing, but when you recognize nothing.abburns
  • I recognized them, but they didn't recognize me.ddnktr

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of recognize

as a verb

past tense
recognized
present participle
recognizing
third-person singular
recognizes
past participle
recognized