RECOGNIZE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • perceive to be the same
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)
  3. Meaning
    • be fully aware or cognizant of
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • express greetings upon meeting someone
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) recognize is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • detect with the senses
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
    • I can”t make out the faces in this photograph
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)
  7. Meaning
    • grant credentials to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • show approval or appreciation of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s)
  9. 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