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Definition recognize in American English

recognize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈrekəɡˌnaɪz/
1

to know who the person is or what the thing is that you are seeing, hearing, etc. because you have seen, heard, etc. them before

Example

I hardly recognized you with a beard!

Example

I recognized the house from your description.

Example

Asthma sufferers soon learn to recognize the symptoms of an attack.

Example

I thought I recognized her voice!

Synonyms and related words
know realize have heard of notice recognize observe
2

to accept that something is true or important

Example

Most people who fish recognize the need to preserve fish stocks.

Example

The importance of Herschel's contribution is generally recognized.

Example

We recognize that there are some problems with the current system.

Synonyms and related words
think believe in suppose
2.1

to accept the authority or status of someone or something

Example

This credit card is recognized all over the world.

Example

He is recognized as the new champion.

Synonyms and related words
obey observe comply
Example

Many countries refused to recognize Macedonia.

Synonyms and related words
accession accord alliance
3

to give praise or approval to someone

Example

Joyce's novel has since been recognized as one of the greatest of the century.

Example

Today, her achievement was recognized with a civic reception.

Synonyms and related words
praise congratulate compliment approve recommend consent
Definition recognize in American English