RECOGNIZE

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ ► audio Scrabble 21 Words With Friends 24

Scrabble letter values: R₁E₁C₃O₁G₂N₁I₁Z₁₀E₁ = 21

Definition

verb accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. — synonyms: acknowledge, recognise, know
verb be fully aware or cognizant of. — synonyms: recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise
verb detect with the senses. — synonyms: spot, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick_out, make_out, tell_apart
verb perceive to be the same. — synonyms: recognise
verb grant credentials to. — synonyms: accredit, recognise
verb express greetings upon meeting someone. — synonyms: greet, recognise
verb express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for. — synonyms: acknowledge, recognise
verb exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate).
verb show approval or appreciation of. — synonyms: recognise

“The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”
“We do not recognize your gods”
“The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards”