recognise Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb show approval or appreciation of
    recognize.
    • My work is not recognized by anybody!
    • The best student was recognized by the Dean
  2. verb grant credentials to
    recognize; accredit.
    • The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
    • recognize an academic degree
  3. verb detect with the senses
    recognize; spot; make out; tell apart; distinguish; pick out; discern.
    • The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
    • I can't make out the faces in this photograph
  4. verb express greetings upon meeting someone
    recognize; greet.
  5. verb express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
    recognize; acknowledge.
    • We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
  6. verb be fully aware or cognizant of
    agnize; recognize; realise; agnise; realize.
  7. verb perceive to be the same
    recognize.
  8. verb accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
    recognize; know; acknowledge.
    • The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
    • We do not recognize your gods

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