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RECOGNIZES

(verb)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Recognizes.

Recognizes - 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)
acknowledge22know11recognise12

Be fully aware or cognizant of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agnise7agnize16realise7realize16recognise12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognise10cognize19know11
Hyponyms (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 apart
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perceive to be the same

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recognise12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call uprecall8recollect13remember14retrieve11think12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grant credentials to

Example: "The regents officially recognized the new educational institution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accredit13recognise12

Express greetings upon meeting someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
greet6recognise12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accost10address9come up to
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledge22recognise12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give thanksthank12
Hyponyms (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)
recognise12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appreciate16prize16treasure8value8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She recognizes his voice on the phone."
"The software recognizes the user's face for authentication."
"He recognizes the importance of staying disciplined."
"The professor recognizes the student for her outstanding work."
"The company recognizes the efforts of its employees with annual awards."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOGNIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recognizes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECOGNIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is RECOGNIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recognizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECOGNIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is RECOGNIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recognizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOGNIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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