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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

There, “Monarch” showed the behavior that modern science recognizes as desperation, and then depression.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Because the federal government recognizes same-sex marriage, this advice should apply to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

“Mayor Mamdani recognizes the vital role that the business community plays in our city,” a mayoral spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

"This important certification validates the rigor of our airplane's design and recognizes the determination and resilience of our 737 MAX development team," said Stephanie Pope, president of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

Kenn recognizes me and gives me a grim look.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu