Recognize (Verb)
Meaning 1
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".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Be fully aware or cognizant of.
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 3
Show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
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".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 5
Grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 6
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 7
Exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate).
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Meaning 8
Perceive to be the same.
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 9
Express greetings upon meeting someone.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.