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| 1. | [ verb ] discern | |
| Synonyms: | acknowledge know recognise | |
| Examples: | "His greed knew no limits" |
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| Related terms: | accept write_off attorn recognition | |
| 2. | [ verb ] be fully aware or cognizant of | |
| Synonyms: | realize realise agnise recognise agnize | |
| Related terms: | know know find realization | |
| 3. | [ verb ] detect with the senses | |
| Synonyms: | make_out discern distinguish pick_out tell_apart recognise | |
| Examples: | "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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| Related terms: | resolve discriminate discernment perceive | |
| 4. | [ verb ] perceive to be the same | |
| Synonyms: | recognise | |
| Related terms: | remember identify know | |
| 5. | [ verb ] express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for | |
| Synonyms: | acknowledge recognise | |
| Examples: | "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us" |
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| Related terms: | thank appreciate acknowledgment | |
| 6. | [ verb ] express greetings upon meeting someone | |
| Synonyms: | greet recognise | |
| Related terms: | address welcome bid shake_hands notice salute hail say_farewell salute salute curtsy greeter | |
| 7. | [ verb ] (education) grant credentials to | |
| Synonyms: | accredit recognise | |
| Examples: | "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution" "recognize an academic degree" |
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| Related terms: | license accreditation | |
| 8. | [ verb ] exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate) | |
| Related terms: | be | |
| 9. | [ verb ] show approval or appreciation of | |
| Synonyms: | recognise | |
| Examples: | "My work is not recognized by anybody!" "The best student was recognized by the Dean" |
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| Related terms: | prize honor rubricate | |
| Similar spelling: |
recognized recognise recognizance recognizable recognised recognizably recognisance recognisable recognition resigned resign resignedly |
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