Recognize: meaning, definitions and examples

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recognize

[ ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz ]

^{Context #1}

in a sentence

To acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something; to identify someone or something known to one previously.

Synonyms

acknowledge, admit, identify

Examples of usage

He couldn't recognize any of the songs playing on the radio.
She recognized him as the man who had saved her from drowning.
I didn't recognize you with your new haircut.
They finally recognized the importance of his contributions.
We need to recognize the efforts of our volunteers.

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in a sentence

To show official appreciation or approval for someone's achievements or actions.

Synonyms

acknowledge, appreciate, honor

Examples of usage

She was recognized for her outstanding performance at work.
His talent was finally recognized by the critics.
The organization recognized her years of dedicated service.
The school recognized the students' hard work with awards.
The government recognized the need for change.

Translations

Translations of the word "recognize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconhecer

🇮🇳 पहचानना

🇩🇪 erkennen

🇮🇩 mengenali

🇺🇦 розпізнавати

🇵🇱 rozpoznać

🇯🇵 認識する (にんしきする)

🇫🇷 reconnaître

🇪🇸 reconocer

🇹🇷 tanımak

🇰🇷 인식하다

🇸🇦 تمييز

🇨🇿 rozpoznat

🇸🇰 rozpoznať

🇨🇳 识别 (shíbié)

🇸🇮 prepoznati

🇮🇸 þekkja

🇰🇿 таныстыру

🇬🇪 ცნობა

🇦🇿 tanımaq

🇲🇽 reconocer

Word origin

The word 'recognize' originated from the Latin word 'recognoscere', which means 'to know again'. It entered the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the meanings of acknowledging, identifying, and appreciating. 'Recognize' is commonly used in various contexts to denote familiarity, approval, or acknowledgement of someone or something.