recognize

[rek-uhg-nahyz] / ˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz /

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

STRONGEST

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

Example Sentences

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“We’re just human beings who saw a need to be recognized.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I recognize that this past week has been challenging,” San Francisco schools Supt.

From Los Angeles Times

The women were recognized, with their permission, at the start of the hearing.

From Los Angeles Times

Know that true love feels peaceful and calm, and trust that you’ll be able to recognize that feeling when it arrives.

From Los Angeles Times

Even young startups are pursuing tender offers, as demand surges for private artificial-intelligence stocks and founders recognize that such deals are crucial to retaining talent.

From The Wall Street Journal

recognize

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