RECOGNISE
(verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Recognise.
How to pronounce recognise:
US
Recognise - as a verb
Show approval or appreciation of
Example: "My work is not recognized by anybody!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recognize21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appreciate16prize16treasure8value8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grant credentials to
Example: "The regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accredit13recognize21Detect with the senses
Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discern10distinguish16make outpick outrecognize21spot6tell apartHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express greetings upon meeting someone
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
greet6recognize21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accost10address9come up toHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledge22recognize21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give thanksthank12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be fully aware or cognizant of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agnise7agnize16realise7realize16recognize21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognise10cognize19know11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Perceive to be the same
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recognize21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call uprecall8recollect13remember14retrieve11think12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Example: "The crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledge22know11recognize21Example Sentences
"I didn't recognise her without her glasses."
"He didn't recognise the song playing on the radio."
"It took me a moment to recognise the handwriting."
"She was finally able to recognise her own strength."
"He failed to recognise the importance of the situation."
Word Game Points
Is RECOGNISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recognise is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOGNISE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is RECOGNISE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recognise is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOGNISE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is RECOGNISE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recognise is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOGNISE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
