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Definition recognize in British English

recognize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
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 the voice!

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2

to accept that something is true or important

Example

Most fishermen recognize the need to limit fishing.

Example

The importance of Herschel's contribution is generally recognized.

Example

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

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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.

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Example

Many countries refused to recognize Macedonia.

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3

to give praise or approval to someone

Example

Today, her achievement was recognized with a civic reception.

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Definition recognize in British English