recognize

verb

1. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

- We do not recognize your gods

Similar word(s): acknowledge, know, recognise

Definition categories: cognition, accept

2. be fully aware or cognizant of

Similar word(s): agnise, agnize, realise, realize, recognise

Definition categories: cognition, cognise, cognize, know

3. detect with the senses

Similar word(s): discern, distinguish, recognise, spot

Definition categories: perception

4. perceive to be the same

Similar word(s): recognise

Definition categories: cognition, recall, recollect, remember, retrieve, think

5. grant credentials to

- The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution

- recognize an academic degree

Similar word(s): accredit, recognise

Definition categories: social, certify, licence, license

6. express greetings upon meeting someone

Similar word(s): greet, recognise

Definition categories: communication, accost, address

7. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

Similar word(s): acknowledge, recognise

Definition categories: communication, thank

8. exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

Definition categories: stative, be

9. show approval or appreciation of

- My work is not recognized by anybody!

- The best student was recognized by the Dean

Similar word(s): recognise

Definition categories: social, appreciate, prize, treasure, value