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to recognize for

to recognize for

17 2.4
To give praise or a reward to someone for something good they did
  • phrasal verb
  • /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz fɔr/
  • US
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  • Sandip Mazumder is internationally recognized for seminal contributions in three important mechanical engineering fields.
  • recognized for contributions
  • recognized for achievements
  • recognized for outstanding

But still, like, people have to try their best and be recognized for trying their best.

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Examples

  • He was recognized for his bravery during the rescue mission, receiving a medal from the mayor.

  • Ali Beskok is internationally recognized for his seminal contributions to micro- and nano-scale gas transport and microfluidics.

    Academic text (2011)

  • You know, he was really being recognized for for his work.

  • But still, like, people have to try their best and be recognized for trying their best.

    Variety

  • I was recognized for being decent as a student to begin with.

  • The day you got the diploma, you just got recognized for the success that you already were.

    Evan Carmichael

  • Taken as a group, individual female voices could finally be recognized for their views on sexuality.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Mention, too, how you were recognized or rewarded for the achievement.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Persons today who can recite much poetry from memory, I believe, should be recognized for their achievement.

    Academic text (1997)

  • Dr. Romain is well recognized for his outstanding service in the advancement of photography.

    Academic text (2001)

Synonyms

to thank
vsto recognize for
∞ 1.0

Tell someone you are grateful for what they did

can involve public marking or giving a tangible reward beyond personal gratitude
to honor
vsto recognize for
  • US
796 2.3

Show great respect to someone, often in public

may instead focus on marking the act with praise or a benefit rather than esteem
to reward
vsto recognize for
328 1.3

To give something to someone to thank them for doing something good

also covers public praise or thanks without necessarily giving something material
to recognize
vsto recognize for
  • Formal
305 1.4

To say or show thanks for what someone did

adds the option of giving a tangible benefit for that specific action
to award
vsto recognize for
228 1.5

To officially give a prize or money to someone for achievement

is broader and can be informal praise or material thanks as well
to celebrate
vsto recognize for
201 2.1

To praise someone in public for something they did

is centered on acknowledging a specific quality or action, sometimes with benefit
to acknowledge
vsto recognize for
72 3.5

To say thank you for help or support

can include giving a tangible benefit as well as expressing appreciation

Antonyms

disregard
61 4.2

Not paying attention to something on purpose

How Recognized

to celebrate
201 2.1
to honor
  • US
796 2.3
to reward
328 1.3
to recognize for
  • US
17 2.4
mention
220 2.5
to overlook
243 2.9

Surface Forms

recognize for infinitive
recognizing for present participle
recognizes for third person singular
recognized for past
recognized for past participle

Morphology

recognize + for

The meaning 'to acknowledge or reward someone for a particular quality, action, or achievement' is directly derivable from combining 'recognize' (to acknowledge/honor) with the preposition 'for' indicating reason or cause. This is a regular verb + preposition pattern common across languages and would be comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Recognize for may come from a simple awards scene: someone is called forward so the crowd can recognize them for a brave act and clap or give a medal. So, recognize for means 'to acknowledge or reward' someone for a particular action.