Recognise has 9 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
show approval or appreciation of
"My work is not recognized by anybody!"
"The best student was recognized by the Dean"
2
grant credentials to
"The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
"recognize an academic degree"
3
detect with the senses
"The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
"I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
4
express greetings upon meeting someone
"When I saw my old friend at the park, I stopped to recognise him with a warm wave and hello."
5
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
"We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
6
be fully aware or cognizant of
"She recognised that she had made a mistake before anyone else pointed it out."
7
perceive to be the same
"After years apart, I immediately recognised her voice on the phone."
8
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"
"We do not recognize your gods"
9
Alternative form of recognize
"The spelling "recognise" is an accepted alternative form of "recognize.""
In plain English: To recognize something means to identify it as being familiar from your past experiences.
"I can easily recognise my best friend from across the room because he wears that same blue hat every day."
Example Sentences
"I can easily recognise my best friend from across the room because he wears that same blue hat every day."
verb
"I can recognise my best friend from anywhere in the crowd."
verb
"The system failed to recognise the payment card at the checkout."
verb
"She did not recognise the new song on the radio."
verb
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