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Common collocations with recognize in American Collocation

recognize verb transitive

US /ˈrekəɡˌnaɪz/

among particular people

generally
officially
publicly
universally
widely

The need for an up-to-date study of the placenames of the area is widely recognized.

in particular places

globally
internationally
nationally
worldwide

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is nationally recognized.

directly/indirectly

explicitly
implicitly

The Conventions explicitly recognize that drugs should be available for medical purposes.

clearly

clearly
fully
readily

It is readily recognized by almost all biblical students that the Gospel of John was the last of the Gospels written.

importance or excellence

achievement
excellence
greatness
importance
significance

As time goes on, major companies are beginning to recognize the true importance of podcasting.

need

necessity
need

Christians generally recognize the necessity for the believer to live a holy life.

problems

dangers
limitations
problems
risks

If you recognize your limitations and ask for assistance, you will do much better than even you anticipated.

truth

legitimacy
truth
validity

Indonesia accepts and recognizes the universal validity of basic human rights and fundamental freedoms.