recognize

verb

rec·og·nize ˈre-kig-ˌnīz How to pronounce recognize (audio)

-kəg-

recognized; recognizing

transitive verb

: to acknowledge formally: such as

: to admit as being lord or sovereign

: to admit as being of a particular status

: to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to

: to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of

: to acknowledge or take notice of in some definite way: such as

: to acknowledge with a show of appreciation

recognize an act of bravery with the award of a medal

: to acknowledge acquaintance with

recognize a neighbor with a nod

: to perceive to be something or someone previously known

recognized the word

: to perceive clearly : realize

recognizability

ˌre-kig-ˌnī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce recognize (audio)

-kəg-

noun

recognizable

ˈre-kəg-ˌnī-zə-bəl How to pronounce recognize (audio)

-kig-

adjective

recognizably

ˈre-kəg-ˌnī-zə-blē How to pronounce recognize (audio)

-kig-

adverb

recognizer noun

Example Sentences

I didn't recognize you at first with your new haircut. I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks. They recognized the odor at once. The U.S. government has now recognized the newly formed country. They refused to recognize the treaty.

Recent Examples on the Web The Biden administration, congressional leaders, and all stakeholders convening at the White House nutrition conference should recognize and elevate these interventions as vital, life-saving tools.

Dariush Mozaffarian, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 My study suggests that university advisers and faculty should recognize the role that sense of purpose plays for student success.

Mariya Yukhymenko, The Conversation, 6 Sep. 2022 An appeals court sided last year with a lower court that rejected those claims for public school parents and had ruled that the 14th Amendment does not recognize a fundamental right to a public education.

Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 If Rosneft were to pay a dividend, BP wouldn’t recognize it as income, the spokesman said.

Jenny Strasburg, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The locals didn’t recognize it, but a friend in Dakar identified it as a kora and donated a spare instrument to the monastery.

Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Cáceres, Spain Game of Thrones fans should recognize the Spanish city of Cáceres as King’s Landing.

Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 28 Aug. 2022 The United States and most other governments do not diplomatically recognize Taiwan, to maintain official relations with China.

Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 In fact, Cristian Arango is so anonymous even his teammates don’t always recognize his name.

Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

recognize

transitive verb

rec·og·nize

recognized; recognizing

: to acknowledge formally: as

: to admit as being of a particular status

recognize a precedent

recognize a union

specifically : to acknowledge (as a right, cause of action, or defense) as valid

: to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to

: to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of

refused to recognize the new government

: to account for as real, received, or incurred and treat and record appropriately

specifically : to account for (a gain, loss, expense, or income) on current accounting or tax records

recognized the gain when she included it as income on her tax return

compare realize

单词	recognize
释义	recognize verb rec·og·nize ˈre-kig-ˌnīz -kəg- recognized; recognizing transitive verb 1 : to acknowledge formally: such as a : to admit as being lord or sovereign b : to admit as being of a particular status c : to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to d : to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of 2 : to acknowledge or take notice of in some definite way: such as a : to acknowledge with a show of appreciation recognize an act of bravery with the award of a medal b : to acknowledge acquaintance with recognize a neighbor with a nod 3 a : to perceive to be something or someone previously known recognized the word b : to perceive clearly : realize recognizability ˌre-kig-ˌnī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē -kəg- noun recognizable ˈre-kəg-ˌnī-zə-bəl -kig- adjective recognizably ˈre-kəg-ˌnī-zə-blē -kig- adverb recognizer noun Synonyms appreciate apprehend assimilate behold catch catch on (to) cognize compass comprehend conceive cotton (to or on to) decipher decode dig discern get grasp grok intuit know make make out perceive register savvy see seize sense tumble (to) twig understand See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I didn't recognize you at first with your new haircut. I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks. They recognized the odor at once. The U.S. government has now recognized the newly formed country. They refused to recognize the treaty. Recent Examples on the Web The Biden administration, congressional leaders, and all stakeholders convening at the White House nutrition conference should recognize and elevate these interventions as vital, life-saving tools. Dariush Mozaffarian, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 My study suggests that university advisers and faculty should recognize the role that sense of purpose plays for student success. Mariya Yukhymenko, The Conversation, 6 Sep. 2022 An appeals court sided last year with a lower court that rejected those claims for public school parents and had ruled that the 14th Amendment does not recognize a fundamental right to a public education. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 If Rosneft were to pay a dividend, BP wouldn’t recognize it as income, the spokesman said. Jenny Strasburg, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The locals didn’t recognize it, but a friend in Dakar identified it as a kora and donated a spare instrument to the monastery. Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Cáceres, Spain Game of Thrones fans should recognize the Spanish city of Cáceres as King’s Landing. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 28 Aug. 2022 The United States and most other governments do not diplomatically recognize Taiwan, to maintain official relations with China. Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 In fact, Cristian Arango is so anonymous even his teammates don’t always recognize his name. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology modification of Anglo-French reconois-, stem of reconoistre, from Latin recognoscere, from re- + cognoscere to know — more at cognition First Known Use 1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition recognize verb rec·og·nize ˈre-kig-ˌnīz recognized; recognizing 1 : to know and remember upon seeing I recognized an old friend. 2 : to be willing to accept I recognized my own faults. 3 : to take approving notice of They recognized his bravery with a medal. Legal Definition recognize transitive verb rec·og·nize recognized; recognizing 1 : to acknowledge formally: as a : to admit as being of a particular status recognize a precedent recognize a union specifically : to acknowledge (as a right, cause of action, or defense) as valid b : to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to c : to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of refused to recognize the new government 2 : to account for as real, received, or incurred and treat and record appropriately specifically : to account for (a gain, loss, expense, or income) on current accounting or tax records recognized the gain when she included it as income on her tax return compare realize recognize verb 1 as in to understand to have a clear idea of finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance understand know see decipher comprehend appreciate grasp realize discern perceive sense get apprehend conceive intuit assimilate make seize decode register grok dig behold savvy catch make out cognize twig pick up on compass fathom absorb catch on (to) tumble (to) digest cotton (to or on to) take in penetrate pierce Antonyms & Near Antonyms miss misunderstand misinterpret misread misconstrue mistake misperceive misapprehend misconceive See More 2 as in to honor to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration an awards banquet to recognize local heroes Synonyms & Similar Words honor thank celebrate acknowledge commemorate congratulate fete commend compliment salute credit praise applaud extol cite fête cheer laud memorialize extoll tout hail acclaim observe laureate glorify felicitate Antonyms & Near Antonyms humble shame discredit dishonor humiliate disgrace malign denounce condemn defame slander libel jeer hiss boo hoot slight damn censure bad-mouth mock ridicule reprobate put down See More
随便看	nonconformances nonconformed nonconformer nonconformers nonconforming nonconformism nonconformisms nonconformist nonconformists nonconformities nonconformity nonconforms nonconfrontation nonconfrontational nonconfrontationally nonconfrontations noncongruent nonconjugated nonconnection nonconnections nonconscious nonconsciously nonconsciousness nonconsecutive nonconsecutively

recognize

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