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   rec·og·nize

   /ˈrekə(ɡ)ˌnīz/

   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 wildflowers" 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 defense is recognized in Mexican 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 Georgetown University" Similar pay tribute toshow appreciation ofappreciategive recognition toshow gratitude tobe grateful foracclaimcommendsaluteapplaudtake one's hat off torewardhonorpay 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): "they were refusing to recognize the puppet regime"
   • ▪ (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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   Jun 24, 2012 · The meaning of RECOGNIZE is to acknowledge formally. How to use recognize in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOGNIZE | 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.

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

5. 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.

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

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   If you recognize someone or something, you know who or what they are, because you have seen or heard them before or because they have been described to you.

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   Definition of recognize verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. 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.