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Meaning recognize meaning

What does recognize mean?
Definitions in simple English

recognize Verb

— If you recognize something, you realize what it is. I don't recognize him. Is he a friend of yours? — If something is recognized, it is accepted. You have to recognize that you can't be right all the time. The government refused to recognize his passport. He's generally recognized as the person who made the first radio. — If something is recognized, it is given an award. John was recognized for his achievements as a scientist.

recognize

— verb (= acknowledge, recognise) 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 — verb be fully aware or cognizant of — verb (= pick out, make out) 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 — verb perceive to be the same — verb (= acknowledge) express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us — verb (= greet) express greetings upon meeting someone — verb (= recognise) grant credentials to The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution recognize an academic degree — verb (= recognise) show approval or appreciation of My work is not recognized by anybody! The best student was recognized by the Dean — verb exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

Synonyms recognize synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as recognize?

recognize English » English

recognise know acknowledge admit realize distinguish identify understand remember see perceive discern accept tell apart spot recall concede avow realise notice greet appreciate recognition own make out feel discriminate confess be acquainted with agree accredit see clearly sanction respect recollect receive pick out identification experience consent comprehend catch behold become aware approve allow agnize agnise wit visualize

Topics recognize topics

What do people use recognize to talk about?
Language and thought Think

Learn
Language and thought Think

Understand
Language and thought Think

Remember
Language and thought Think Remember

Recognize
Language and thought Communication Say

Praise
Language and thought Communication Say Praise

Thank
Social behavior Conflict Peace

Repent

Conjugation recognize conjugation

How do you conjugate recognize?

recognize · verb

Examples recognize examples

How do I use recognize in a sentence?

Simple sentences

I didn't recognize your voice.
I don't recognize that name.
Does anybody recognize him?
Would they recognize you?
I don't recognize her.
I can't recognize you on this photo.
I wonder if she will recognize me after all those years.
Not having seen him before, I'll not be able to recognize him.
You have changed so much that I can hardly recognize you.
I couldn't recognize her at first.
I met her at the station, but I did not recognize her in uniform.
I couldn't recognize him, not having met him before.
She didn't appear to recognize me.
There were many who couldn't recognize him in that disguise.
I've never met him, but I recognize him.
Do you recognize the man in this photo?
I didn't recognize the tune.
She had changed so much that I couldn't recognize her.
I didn't recognize him at first.
The world did not recognize him.
He wore a mask so that no one could recognize him.
I looked up, and did not recognize the same man: before, I had seen death in his face; but now he was alive, and I recognized in him the presence of God.
I recognize that what he says is the truth.
He wore a mask so no one would recognize him.

Movie subtitles

I don't have make up on, they won't recognize me.
Hey. I do not recognize this voice, do not move..
I feel like I recognize her.
Does anyone recognize this?
Then she'll probably recognize my face!
Did he recognize me?
Try to recognize what taste it is.
What? - I'd recognize that voice anywhere.
See; you couldn't recognize me!
You recognize this armlet, you queen of Burgundy?
Now I recognize you.
Did he recognize you?
Hofmeister, don't you recognize me?
I'd recognize it anywhere. That's the man!
I recognize him. He's a famous German composer.
I do not recognize you.
I wouldn't recognize a bed even if I saw one.
His excellency the chancellor, prince Metternich, would recognize one too.
They'll recognize you at the party.
Did either of you recognize the first voice that spoke? Oh, for God's sake!
You recognize me now?
You don't recognize her.
I didn't recognize you, Mr. Charles.
Funny you didn't recognize this Pedro Dominguez.
Miss Franchette, do you recognize these men?
Oh, you recognize the style?
You know I see you often, but you fly by so fast on the train that I can hardly recognize you.
And could you recognize him?
You don't recognize him?
Oh, I recognize you now.
That's why you don't recognize me.
She didn't recognize me.
You would not recognize because they had the same color. Ladies and gentlemen. A small bow, kids.
This evening, I met Mr. Beddini and Miss Tremont. and fearing that they might recognize me.

News and current affairs

Later writers came to recognize that there are other essential criteria for a successful currency union, which are difficult to achieve without deep political integration.
Second, everyone must recognize their stake in restoring balanced advanced-country growth as much and as soon as possible in order to counter the ongoing shortfall in aggregate demand.
If the US really wants to undercut terrorism, it must recognize the interconnectedness of extremism, poverty, and environmental degradation, and it will need to understand the struggles for survival that are underway among the poor everywhere.
Yet, despite this deeply ingrained skepticism about human nature, we embrace humanity's talent for progress and innovation, because we recognize man's ability to correct mistakes and errors.
These countries need to recognize that if the US and the UK do implement even modest reforms, a lot of capital will flow elsewhere, potentially overwhelming regulatory systems that seemed to work well until now.
Most societies recognize a moral obligation to help ensure that young people can live up to their potential.
The Sino-American competition involves two significant realities that distinguish it from the Cold War: neither party is excessively ideological in its orientation; and both parties recognize that they really need mutual accommodation.
American politicians need to recognize the new G-Zero reality and rebuild America's domestic sources of strength, even if only incrementally. If they do, the US will have the vigor and flexibility to shape the next world order.
It is past time for the world to recognize Vladimir Putin for what he is: a man who is taking Russia back into the shadows.
Yet, in assessing the Japanese experience and its relevance today, it is important to recognize that Japan's fall to earth was due not only to its financial crisis.
Their ability to defy the president may be aided by the fact that the Kremlin is failing to recognize the potential of their challenge.
European Union leaders now recognize this: kick-starting growth in 2012 was high on the agenda at the European Council's meeting on January 30.
Both countries recognize that if they refuse to sell America oil, other countries (Russia and Mexico) will take up the slack.
A comprehensive approach must recognize the speed of internal change, especially in the minds of ordinary North Koreans.
Given national supervisors' predictable tendency not to recognize problems at home, it seemed natural that the cost of cleaning up insolvent banks should also be borne at the national level.
But both Japan and China recognize that further tension will serve neither country's long-term interests.
Even the UN's most ardent supporters now recognize that change is called for if the organization is to make a significant contribution to international peace and security.
Ironically, both Russia and the United States recognize that this is in their interest.
But even the most reluctant policymakers recognize that the cost of inaction is too great.
Chinese policymakers' new focus on innovation-led growth seems to recognize this risk.
Americans recognize that a violation of anyone's rights threatens the rights of all.
And, if provided with realistic numbers, the next president will soon recognize that the right mix of tax and spending reforms falls into a much narrower range than today's competing political narratives suggest.
Yet one thing is clear: Chavez was the first ruler of his generation to recognize the region's fatigue and disillusion with neo-liberalism, and to propose new rules of the game.
Should the Nobel Committee choose to recognize Liu's courage and sacrifice in articulating these ideals, it would not only draw global attention to the injustice of Liu's 11-year sentence.
These countries recognize the practical value of investing in Africa's development, as well as the moral and political imperative of keeping their promises.

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