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ecognize, reccognize, recoggnize, recoginze, recogmize, recogniize, recognise, recogniz, recognizze, recognnize, recoognize, reecognizee, rekognize, rrecognize

Recognize — synonyms, definition

1. recognize (Verb)

83 synonyms
acclaim accredit acknowledge address admit agnise agnize agree allow apperceive applaud appreciate apprehend approve ascertain bethink bring to mind comprehend concede conceive • • •
9 definitions

recognize (Verb) — Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. ex. "We do not recognize your gods"

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

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

recognize (Verb) — Perceive to be the same.

recognize (Verb) — Grant credentials to. ex. "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution" ex. "recognize an academic degree"

recognize (Verb) — Express greetings upon meeting someone.

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

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

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

26 types of
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 • • •
22 types
appreciate bid bob curtsy discriminate fete hail herald honor honour identify know present receive resolve reward rubricate salute say farewell shake hands • • •