to recognize
377
1.4
- verb
- /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/
- Formal
:
reconocer
- In this, the ncaa will recognize players as employees, and not student athletes.
- officially recognized
- formally recognized
- internationally recognized
So to recognize an adversary is to recognize and acknowledge their standing.
- So to recognize an adversary is to recognize and acknowledge their standing.
- However you better recognize me as a person.
- And then they would have to recognize Venezuela and Cuba.
- OK, so there's a couple of people that are recognized as the father of rocketry.
- So it's good that NVIDIA is recognizing this genuinely.
- But we recognize you as a historic figure yourself.
- But this man basically fought to be recognised as female.
- But experts have long recognized the link between messiness and mental health.
- For recognition from that divine being, and to recognize that divine being.
- The existence is being recognized, being recognized by others.
- We have a renaissance in physics, which recognizes as a science spirituality.
Examples
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Your new visa will not arrive until your country is recognized by the US.
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HCAs have established their value and are now recognized as key members of the practice team.
Academic text (2012) -
I would think, of all people, you would recognize a wall when you see one.
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We need them to recognise that this is wrong behaviour.
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These allegations are not recognized as crimes.
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They're finally recognizing your talents.
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You recognize him?
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Though comprised solely of sovereign nations, these international organizations are recognized as having distinct legal personalities.
Academic text (2017) -
Within Oklahoma, there are two federally recognized Cherokee tribes, each with a distinct tribal government.
Academic text (2011) -
In a historic move, the council decided to recognize their contributions to the community.
Synonyms
∞
1.3
To believe or agree that something is true
∞
1.6
To officially agree to something or think that it is good
367
3.8
To admit that something is true or real
192
3.9
To officially say that something meets a required standard
108
4.1
To state clearly that something is true or show support for it
87
3.9
To make something officially acceptable by showing proof
2
6.1
To officially say that a person or program meets standards
1
7.0
To give something formal approval from someone in charge
Antonyms
Phrasal Verbs
How Recognized
183
4.2
- Formal
377
1.4
∞
1.3
367
3.8
∞
1.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Recognize comes from re- 'again' and cogn- 'know', which fits official acceptance. So when an organization or country recognizes a qualification or government, it is formally 'knowing' and accepting its authority.