recognise

recognise
verb
1. show approval or appreciation of
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My work is not recognized by anybody!

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The best student was recognized by the Dean

• Syn: ↑recognize
• Hypernyms: ↑prize, ↑value, ↑treasure, ↑appreciate
• Hyponyms: ↑honor, ↑honour, ↑reward, ↑rubricate
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody

2. be fully aware or cognizant of
• Syn: ↑recognize, ↑realize, ↑realise, ↑agnize, ↑agnise
• Derivationally related forms: ↑realisation (for: ↑realise), ↑realization (for: ↑realize)
• Hypernyms: ↑know, ↑cognize, ↑cognise
• Hyponyms: ↑know
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s that CLAUSE

3. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
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The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne

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We do not recognize your gods

• Syn: ↑acknowledge, ↑recognize, ↑know
• Derivationally related forms: ↑acknowledgment (for: ↑acknowledge)
• Hypernyms: ↑accept
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody

4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
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We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us

• Syn: ↑acknowledge, ↑recognize
• Derivationally related forms: ↑acknowledgment (for: ↑acknowledge)
• Hypernyms: ↑thank, ↑give thanks
• Hyponyms: ↑appreciate
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

5. grant credentials to
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The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution

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recognize an academic degree

• Syn: ↑accredit, ↑recognize
• Derivationally related forms: ↑accreditation (for: ↑accredit)
• Hypernyms: ↑license, ↑licence, ↑certify
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody

6. express greetings upon meeting someone
• Syn: ↑greet, ↑recognize
• Derivationally related forms: ↑greeter (for: ↑greet), ↑greeting (for: ↑greet)
• Hypernyms: ↑address, ↑accost, ↑come up to
• Hyponyms:
↑shake hands, ↑curtsy, ↑bob, ↑salute, ↑present, ↑hail, ↑herald, ↑welcome, ↑receive, ↑say farewell, ↑wish, ↑bid
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s somebody

7. detect with the senses
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The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards

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I can't make out the faces in this photograph

• Syn:
• Derivationally related forms: ↑discernible (for: ↑discern), ↑discernment (for: ↑discern)
• Hyponyms: ↑resolve, ↑discriminate
• Entailment: ↑perceive, ↑comprehend
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody

8. perceive to be the same
• Syn: ↑recognize
• Derivationally related forms: ↑recognition (for: ↑recognize)
• Hypernyms:
• Hyponyms: ↑identify
• Entailment: ↑know
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody


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