recognize
recognize /ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪz/
verb
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(
)
Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
(
acknowledge
, recognise
[British] , know
, recognize
)
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
The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
We do not recognize your gods
We do not recognize your gods
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)
Be fully aware or cognizant of
(
agnise
[Archaic, British] , agnize
[Archaic] , realise
[British] , recognise
[British] , realize
, recognize
)
be fully aware or cognizant of
It took her a while to realize that she had been deceived.
It took her a while to realize that she had been deceived.
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(
)
Detect with the senses
(
recognise
, spot
, tell apart
, pick out
, discern
, distinguish
, make out
, recognize
)
detect with the senses
The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
I can't make out the faces in this photograph
I can't make out the faces in this photograph
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(
)
Perceive to be the same
(
recognise
[British] , recognize
)
perceive to be the same
I immediately recognize her voice on the phone.
I immediately recognize her voice on the phone.
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(
)
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
(
recognise
[British] , acknowledge
, recognize
)
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
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(
)
Express greetings upon meeting someone
(
recognise
[British] , recognize
, greet
)
express greetings upon meeting someone
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(
)
Grant credentials to
(
recognise
[British] , accredit
, recognize
)
grant credentials to
The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
Recognize an academic degree
recognize an academic degree
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Show approval or appreciation of
(
recognise
[British] , recognize
)
show approval or appreciation of
My work is not recognized by anybody!
My work is not recognized by anybody!
The best student was recognized by the Dean
The best student was recognized by the Dean
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Exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
(
recognize
)
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)