Recognized: meaning, definitions and examples

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recognized

[ ˈrɛk.əɡ.naɪz ]

^{Context #1}

speech

acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something

Synonyms

accept, acknowledge, acknowledge, admit, realize

Examples of usage

The government finally recognized the new state as independent.
She was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the field of science.

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achievement

acknowledge the achievement, effort, or qualities of someone

Synonyms

acknowledge, appreciate, commend, honor, praise

Examples of usage

He was recognized as the employee of the year.
The organization recognized her dedication and hard work.

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identity

identify someone or something from previous encounters or knowledge

Synonyms

discern, distinguish, identify, pick out, spot

Examples of usage

I couldn't quite place her face, but then I recognized her from the party last year.
The detective recognized the suspect from the security footage.

Translations

Translations of the word "recognized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconhecido

🇮🇳 पहचाना गया

🇩🇪 anerkannt

🇮🇩 dikenali

🇺🇦 визнаний

🇵🇱 uznany

🇯🇵 認識された

🇫🇷 reconnu

🇪🇸 reconocido

🇹🇷 tanınmış

🇰🇷 인정된

🇸🇦 معترف به

🇨🇿 uznávaný

🇸🇰 uznaný

🇨🇳 认可的

🇸🇮 priznan

🇮🇸 viðurkenndur

🇰🇿 мойындалған

🇬🇪 აღიარებული

🇦🇿 tanınmış

🇲🇽 reconocido

Word origin

The word 'recognized' dates back to the late 15th century, derived from the Old French word 'recognoissable', meaning 'able to know again'. Over time, it evolved to its current form in English, with its meaning expanding to encompass various contexts of acknowledgment, identification, and appreciation.