recognize recognize /ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪz/

verb

1. () 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
   
2. () Be fully aware or cognizant of  ( agnise [Archaic, British] , agnize [Archaic] , realise [British] , realize , recognise [British] , 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.
   
3. () Detect with the senses  ( recognise , spot , tell apart , discern , distinguish , make out , pick 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
   
4. () 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.
   
5. () 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
   
6. () Express greetings upon meeting someone  ( recognise [British] , recognize , greet )
   express greetings upon meeting someone
   
7. () 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
   
8. 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
   
9. Exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)  ( recognize )
   exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)