RECOGNIZE
(verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Recognize.
How to pronounce recognize:
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Recognize - as a verb
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)
acknowledge22know11recognise12Be fully aware or cognizant of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agnise7agnize16realise7realize16recognise12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognise10cognize19know11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Detect with the senses
Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discern10distinguish16make outpick outrecognise12spot6tell apartHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Perceive to be the same
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recognise12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call uprecall8recollect13remember14retrieve11think12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grant credentials to
Example: "The regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accredit13recognise12Express greetings upon meeting someone
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
greet6recognise12Hypernyms (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)
acknowledge22recognise12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give thanksthank12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
Show approval or appreciation of
Example: "My work is not recognized by anybody!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recognise12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appreciate16prize16treasure8value8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I couldn't recognize her because she was wearing a disguise."
"She easily recognized the song playing on the radio."
"The teacher recognized the student's hard work and awarded them a prize."
"I could recognize his voice even though I hadn't seen him in years."
"It took me a moment to recognize the famous actor in the crowd."
Word Game Points
Is RECOGNIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recognize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOGNIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is RECOGNIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recognize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOGNIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is RECOGNIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recognize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOGNIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
