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List of meaning for recognize

to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience

acknowledge, recognize, recognise, know(verb)

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

"The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"

recognize, recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise(verb)

be fully aware or cognizant of

spot, recognize, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart(verb)

detect with the senses

"The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"

recognize, recognise(verb)

perceive to be the same

accredit, recognize, recognise(verb)

grant credentials to

"The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"

greet, recognize, recognise(verb)

express greetings upon meeting someone

acknowledge, recognize, recognise(verb)

express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

"We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"

recognize(verb)

exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

recognize, recognise(verb)

show approval or appreciation of

"My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean"

to have a clear idea of

finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration

an awards banquet to recognize local heroes

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