RECOGNISE
Scrabble letter values: R1E1C3O1G2N1I1S1E1 = 12
Definition
- verb show approval or appreciation of. — synonyms: recognize
- verb grant credentials to. — synonyms: accredit, recognize
- verb detect with the senses. — synonyms: spot, recognize, distinguish, discern, pick_out, make_out, tell_apart
- verb express greetings upon meeting someone. — synonyms: greet, recognize
- verb express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for. — synonyms: acknowledge, recognize
- verb be fully aware or cognizant of. — synonyms: recognize, realize, realise, agnize, agnise
- verb perceive to be the same. — synonyms: recognize
- verb accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. — synonyms: acknowledge, recognize, know
Examples
- “My work is not recognized by anybody!”
- “The best student was recognized by the Dean”
- “The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”