Recognise — synonyms, definition

1. recognise (Verb) Brit

acclaim accredit acknowledge address admit agnise agnize agree allow apperceive applaud appreciate apprehend approve ascertain comprehend concede conceive confirm consider • • •

recognise (Verb) — Show approval or appreciation of. ex. "My work is not recognised by anybody!" ex. "The best student was recognised by the Dean"

recognise (Verb) — Grant credentials to. ex. "The Regents officially recognised the new educational institution"

recognise (Verb) — See or hear differences; identify a particular part or parts of a whole; detect with difficulty.

recognise (Verb) — Express greetings upon meeting someone.

recognise (Verb) — Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for. ex. "We must recognise the kindness she showed towards us"

recognise (Verb) — Be fully aware or cognizant of.

recognise (Verb) — Perceive to be the same.

recognise (Verb) — Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. ex. "The Crown Prince was recognised as the true heir to the throne"

recognise (Verb) — Exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate).

accept accost address appreciate be buttonhole call back call up certify cognise cognize come up to give thanks know licence license nobble prize recall recollect • • • appreciate bid bob curtsy discriminate fete hail herald honor honour identify know present receive resolve reward rubricate salute say farewell shake hands • • •