be recognized

VERB

influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect alter arouse bias change determine guide impress manipulate persuade prejudice prompt regulate shape sway

STRONG

brainwash bribe channel compel control count direct dispose form impel incite incline induce instigate modify mold move predispose prevail rouse rule seduce sell snow soft sell train turn urge

WEAK

act upon argue into bring to bear carry weight get at have a part in impact on pull strings talk into work upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be fair be just continue keep leave alone neglect prevent remain stay stop

STRONG

delay deter discourage disenchant dissuade halt hinder mismanage

Example Sentences

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Speaking to Sawyer in the special, which aired on May 12, Reveles recalled how Simmons slowly withdrew from the public eye—venturing out only when he was sure he wouldn’t be recognized.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"If you regularly pass by a café that operates a WiFi network, you could be identified there without noticing it and be recognized later -- for example by public authorities or companies."

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

King is only 17, but if he’s taking a walk or riding a bike, pay attention, because one day, he’s going to be recognized as lacrosse trendsetter from the West Coast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Catherine Laga’aia, the star of the live-action adaptation of "Moana", will be recognized as the Breakthrough Star of the Year.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Additionally, the lab would be recognized as a division of the university, independent of the Physics Department, with Lawrence as director.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

be recognized

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