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   recognize

   /ˈrɛkəɡnʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again: "Julia hardly recognized Jill when they met"
   • ▪ identify from knowledge of appearance or character: "Pat is very good at recognizing wild flowers" Similar identifyplaceknowknow againpick output a name torememberrecallrecollectcall to mindknow by sightkenrare:agnizeOpposite forget
   • ▪ (of a computer or other machine) automatically identify and respond correctly to (a sound, printed character, etc.): "Dr Friedman is programming his computer to recognize the shapes of strokes in the hands of various writers"
   • 2. acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of: "the defence is recognized in British law" Similar acknowledgeacceptadmitconcedeallowgrantconfessownrealizebe aware ofbe conscious ofperceivediscernappreciateunderstandapprehendseebe cognizant ofinformal:take on boardrare:cognizeofficially approvecertifyaccreditendorsesanctionput the seal of approval onacknowledgevalidateaccept as validratifyupholdsupportOpposite overlook
   • ▪ show official appreciation of; reward formally: "his work was recognized by an honorary degree from Glasgow University" Similar pay tribute toshow appreciation ofappreciategive recognition toshow gratitude tobe grateful foracclaimcommendsaluteapplaudtake one's hat off torewardhonourpay homage to
   • ▪ officially regard (a qualification) as valid or proper: "these qualifications are recognized by the Department of Education"
   • ▪ grant diplomatic recognition to (a country or government): "countries which recognized East Germany"
   • ▪ (of a person presiding at a meeting or debate) call on (someone) to speak.

   Word Origin late Middle English (earliest attested as a term in Scots law): from Old French reconniss-, stem of reconnaistre, from Latin recognoscere ‘know again, recall to mind’, from re- ‘again’ + cognoscere ‘learn’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. recognizer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOGNIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   recognize verb (KNOW) He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognize him. His red hair and short stature made him easy to recognize. As we drew alongside the black car, I suddenly recognized my ex-boyfriend at the wheel. Many distant relatives, most of whom I hardly recognized, turned up for my brother's wedding. He'd completely changed - I didn't recognize him.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECOGNIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. to perceive (a person, creature, or thing) to be the same as or belong to the same class as something previously.... Click for more definitions.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recognizeRecognize Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How to use recognize in a sentence. to acknowledge formally: such as; to admit as being lord or sovereign; to admit as being of a particular status… See the full definition

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › recognizeRECOGNIZE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Recognize definition: to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.. See examples of RECOGNIZE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordRECOGNIZE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   All you need to know about "RECOGNIZE" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recognizeRecognize - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   When, at a meeting, you wave your hand wildly, you want to be recognized. When the chairperson finally says, “I recognize the man who is about to fall out of his seat,” don't forget what you wanted to say.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of recognize – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   RECOGNIZE definition: 1. to know someone or something because you have seen or experienced them before: 2. to accept…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrecognize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   recognize something They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. Most of us recognize the importance of diet. The government does recognize the value of the arts in this country. You must recognize the fact that the situation has changed. recognize something as something Lead paint was recognized as a problem nearly 50 years ago.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishrecognize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    recognize to admit or be aware that something exists or is true: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. concede ( somewhat formal ) to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true or logical: He was forced to concede that there might be difficulties.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › recognizeRecognize - definition of recognize by The Free Dictionary

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    Define recognize. recognize synonyms, recognize pronunciation, recognize translation, English dictionary definition of recognize. tr.v. rec·og·nized , rec·og·niz·ing , rec·og·niz·es 1. To know to be something that has been perceived before: recognize a face.