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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 › english › recognizeRECOGNIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to know someone or something because you have seen or experienced that person or thing before: I recognized my old high school teacher from the photograph. Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases.

   • English (US)

     RECOGNIZE meaning: 1. to know someone or something because...

   • Znaczenie Recognize, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     RECOGNIZE definicja: 1. to know someone or something because...

   • Recognize in Spanish

     RECOGNIZE translate: reconocer, reconocer, reconocer,...

   • Recognize in Arabic

     RECOGNIZE translate: يَتَعَرَّف عَلى, يُدْرِك. Learn more in...

   • Recognize in French

     RECOGNIZE translate: reconnaître, reconnaître, reconnaître,...

   • MBE

     MBE definition: 1. abbreviation for Member of the Order of...

   • Unorthodox

     UNORTHODOX definition: 1. different from what is usual or...

   • Recognize in Japanese

     RECOGNIZE translate: ～に見覚えがある, ～を（～だと）認識する, 受け入れる,...

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

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   Jun 24, 2012 · Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb recognize, which means to acknowledge, perceive, or know something or someone. See also the legal and kids definitions of recognize.

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

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   verb. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for. synonyms: acknowledge, recognise. see more.

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6. 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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › recognizeRECOGNIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and grammar of the verb recognize, which means to know or identify someone or something, or to accept or acknowledge something as valid or true. Find synonyms, examples, and related words for recognize in British and American English.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionrecognize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb recognize, which means to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it. Find synonyms, examples, collocations and word origin of recognize.

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

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   1. To know to be something that has been perceived before: recognize a face. 2. To know or identify from past experience or knowledge: recognize hostility. 3. To perceive or show acceptance of the validity or reality of: recognizes the concerns of the tenants. 4. To permit to address a meeting: The club's president recognized the new member. 5.