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identify v.
acknowledge, understand; v.

VERB

identify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admit know make note notice observe perceive remember see

STRONG

descry diagnose distinguish espy finger nail peg pinpoint place recall recollect remark sight spot tag verify

WEAK

be familiar button down determinate diagnosticate flash on know again make out ring a bell tab

Antonyms

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deny forget ignore misinterpret miss misunderstand neglect overlook refuse

STRONG

lose unfasten

WEAK

disapprove

VERB

acknowledge, understand;

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admit agree allow appreciate grant honor make perceive realize respect sanction see

STRONG

assent avow comprehend concede confess greet own salute

WEAK

approve accept be aware of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemn deny disallow disapprove dispute disrespect dissent fail ignore lose neglect overlook prevent protest refuse reject veto

STRONG

disagree disavow disown repudiate

WEAK

miss misunderstand

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recognizes

The researchers inserted a gene for a receptor that recognizes NY-ESO-1, a protein found in many solid tumors.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

"While Grindr disputes the allegations, it recognizes and acknowledges the distress and loss of trust expressed by some of its UK users regarding that pre-2020 period," the company said in its filing.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Washington officially recognizes de facto UK administration of the Falkland Islands -- which Argentina calls "Las Malvinas" -- without taking a side on the conflicting sovereignty claims.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

He doubts the existence of extraterrestrials but recognizes their prominence in our imagination as a chapter in “humanity’s evolving self-portrait.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

So I side-eye him to let him know that game recognizes game.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi