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recognize
[rek-uhg-nahyz]
verb (used with object)
to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc..
He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
to identify from knowledge of appearance or characteristics.
I recognized him from the description.
They recognized him as a fraud.
to perceive as existing or true; realize.
to be the first to recognize a fact.
Synonyms: , , , ,to acknowledge as the person entitled to speak at a particular time.
The Speaker recognized the congressman from Maine.
to acknowledge formally as entitled to treatment as a political unit.
The United States promptly recognized Israel.
to acknowledge or accept formally a specified factual or legal situation.
to recognize a successful revolutionary regime as the de facto government of the country.
to acknowledge or treat as valid.
to recognize a claim.
to acknowledge acquaintance with, as by a greeting, handshake, etc.
to show appreciation of (achievement, service, merit, etc.), as by some reward, public honor, or the like.
Law.Ģżto acknowledge (an illegitimate child) as one's own.
Biochemistry, Immunology.Ģżto bind with, cleave, or otherwise react to (another substance) as a result of fitting its molecular shape or a portion of its shape.
recognize
/ Ė°łÉ°ģÉÉ”Ė²Ō²¹ÉŖ³ś /
verb
to perceive (a person, creature, or thing) to be the same as or belong to the same class as something previously seen or known; know again
to accept or be aware of (a fact, duty, problem, etc)
to recognize necessity
to give formal acknowledgment of the status or legality of (a government, an accredited representative, etc)
to grant (a person) the right to speak in a deliberative body, debate, etc
to give a token of thanks for (a service rendered, etc)
to make formal acknowledgment of (a claim, etc)
to show approval or appreciation of (something good or pleasing)
to acknowledge or greet (a person), as when meeting by chance
(intr) to enter into a recognizance
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- recognizable adjective
- recognizability noun
- recognizably adverb
- recognizer noun
- nonrecognized adjective
- prerecognize verb (used with object)
- quasi-recognized adjective
- unrecognizable adjective
- unrecognizably adverb
- unrecognized adjective
- unrecognizing adjective
- well-recognized adjective
- Ė°ł±š³¦“Ē²µĖ²Ō¾±³ś²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
- Ė°ł±š³¦“Ē²µĖ²Ō¾±³ś²¹Ė²ś¾±±ō¾±³Ł²ā noun
- Ė°ł±š³¦“Ē²µĖ²Ō¾±³ś²¹²ś±ō²ā adverb
- Ė°ł±š³¦“Ē²µĖ²Ō¾±³ś±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of recognize1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of recognize1
Example Sentences
āAs consumers look to recognize the father figures in their lives, retailers are prepared with gift ideas, special deals and convenient shopping options to help customers find the right gifts.ā
The former South Dakota governor would have some reason to recognize Padilla, since he questioned her during her Senate confirmation hearing.
Itās hard to imagine she didnāt recognize Padilla, who served on her confirmation committee and is the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committeeās Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship and Border Safety.
āWe recognize the legal process must now take its course, and we remain committed to Cedars-Sinaiās sacred healing mission.ā
The power and cash that came with it were shamelessly recognized as the reigning currency of sports and politics.
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