RECOGNISE

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 15

Definition

  1. verb show approval or appreciation of. — synonyms: recognize
  2. verb grant credentials to. — synonyms: accredit, recognize
  3. verb detect with the senses. — synonyms: spot, recognize, distinguish, discern, pick_out, make_out, tell_apart
  4. verb express greetings upon meeting someone. — synonyms: greet, recognize
  5. verb express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for. — synonyms: acknowledge, recognize
  6. verb be fully aware or cognizant of. — synonyms: recognize, realize, realise, agnize, agnise
  7. verb perceive to be the same. — synonyms: recognize
  8. verb accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. — synonyms: acknowledge, recognize, know

Examples

  • “I recognised his face immediately.”
  • “The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.”
  • “I recognize that my behaviour has been unacceptable.”

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