recognise Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb show approval or appreciation of
recognize.
- My work is not recognized by anybody!
- The best student was recognized by the Dean
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verb grant credentials to
recognize; accredit.
- The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
- recognize an academic degree
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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
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verb express greetings upon meeting someone
recognize; greet.
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verb express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
recognize; acknowledge.
- We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
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verb be fully aware or cognizant of
agnize; recognize; realise; agnise; realize.
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verb perceive to be the same
recognize.
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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