what does recognize mean?
RECOGNIZE as VERB
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- 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
- We do not recognize your gods
Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- be fully aware or cognizant of
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Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
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- We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- express greetings upon meeting someone
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Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
- I can”t make out the faces in this photograph
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- The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
- recognize an academic degree
Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- show approval or appreciation of
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- My work is not recognized by anybody!
- The best student was recognized by the Dean
Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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