recognize
/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/verb3 syllables
Recognize means: detect with the senses.
Synonyms for recognize16
verb, as in detect with the senses
verb, as in accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority
verb, as in grant credentials to
verb, as in express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
verb, as in perceive to be the same
verb, as in show approval or appreciation of
What does recognize mean?9
verb
detect with the senses“The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards”
be fully aware or cognizant of
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority“The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”
grant credentials to“The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”
express greetings upon meeting someone
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for“We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us”
perceive to be the same
show approval or appreciation of“My work is not recognized by anybody!”
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Recognize in a sentence
- I put an order in, but the computer didn't recognize it.jarbv
- Since his appearance has completely changed, you probably won't recognize him.mailohilohi
- While we hate force, we recognize the need for law and order.orcrist
- There is an opportunity everywhere, you just have to recognize it.carlosalberto
- He passed through me, as if he did not recognize me.lucasmg123
- Although we have seen it several times, we wouldn't be able to recognize it.carlosalberto
- You are not blind when you see nothing, but when you recognize nothing.abburns
- I recognized them, but they didn't recognize me.ddnktr
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of recognize
as a verb
- past tense
- recognized
- present participle
- recognizing
- third-person singular
- recognizes
- past participle
- recognized