recognize


Definition: Meaning of, recognize in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrɛkəɡnʌɪz /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
recognize recognized recognized
Present Participle Third Person Singular
recognizing recognizes
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  1. [not in progressive] to know who someone is or what something is, because you have seen, heard, experienced, or learned about them in the past
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  2. to officially accept that an organization, government, document etc has legal or official authority
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  3. to accept or admit that something is true
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  4. [usually in passive] if something is recognized by people, they realize that it is important or very good
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  5. to officially and publicly thank someone for something they have done, by giving them a special honour
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