RECOGNIZE

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ ► audio Scrabble 21 Words With Friends 24

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

“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.”