recognise

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recognise

The student raises her hand to recognise the correct answer on the board.

Definition

Verb: 1. To identify someone or something as known or previously encountered: To perceive or acknowledge that you have seen, heard, or experienced someone or something before. 2. To accept or acknowledge the existence, validity, legality, or status of something: To formally accept that something is true, real, or has official authority. 3. To show appreciation or approval for an achievement or quality: To publicly acknowledge and give credit for someone's work, effort, or status. 4. To perceive or understand clearly: To be fully aware or conscious of a fact or situation.

Usage and Examples
  • To identify something known:
    • I didn't recognise you with your new haircut.
    • The software can recognise faces in a crowd.
  • To accept or acknowledge formally:
    • Many countries recognise the new government.
    • The court recognised her right to the property.
  • To show appreciation or approval:
    • The award recognises her lifetime contribution to science.
    • He was recognised as employee of the month.
  • To perceive or understand clearly:
    • We must recognise that the situation is serious.
Advanced Usage
  • "Recognise as": To officially accept or identify someone/something as having a particular status or quality.
    • He is widely recognised as the leading expert in the field.
  • "Recognise that...": Used to introduce a clause stating a fact that is acknowledged.
    • We recognise that more research is needed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Recognition (noun): The act of recognising or the state of being recognised.
    • She received an award in recognition of her bravery.
  • Recognizable (adjective): Able to be recognised or identified.
    • The building has a highly recognizable design.
Synonyms
  • Identify: To establish the identity of someone or something.
  • Acknowledge: To accept or admit the existence or truth of something.
  • Accept: To receive or admit as valid or correct.
Phrasal Verbs / Common Collocations
  • "Recognise by": To identify someone/something using a specific feature.
    • You can recognise the house by its red door.
  • "Recognise from": To identify someone/something based on a previous encounter in a specific context.
    • I recognised her from the photograph.
Related Idioms
  • "A recognised fact": Something that is generally accepted as true.
    • It is a recognised fact that exercise improves health.
  • "To give due recognition": To properly acknowledge someone's efforts or achievements.
    • The volunteers deserve to be given due recognition for their work.
recognise

The student raises her hand to recognise the correct answer on the board.

Verb
  1. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
    • The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
    • We do not recognize your gods
  2. perceive to be the same
  3. be fully aware or cognizant of
  4. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
    • We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
  5. express greetings upon meeting someone
  6. detect with the senses
    • The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
    • I can't make out the faces in this photograph
  7. grant credentials to
    • The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
    • recognize an academic degree
  8. show approval or appreciation of
    • My work is not recognized by anybody!
    • The best student was recognized by the Dean

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