Definitions

recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /

NOUN

identification, acknowledgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance admission appreciation awareness concession perception realization respect understanding

STRONG

allowance apperception assimilation avowal cognizance confession consciousness detection discovery memory notice recall recognizance recollection recurrence remembering remembrance salute sensibility tumble

WEAK

acknowledging apprehending double take high sign identifying noticing perceiving recalling verifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

denial disagreement disbelief refusal repudiation

STRONG

forgetfulness ignorance miss

WEAK

abuse disclaimer dishonor

NOUN

appreciation given

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance acknowledgment approval attention credit esteem gratitude honor

STRONG

greeting notice plum puff rave regard renown salute strokes

WEAK

pat on back pat on head puffing up pumping up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval disbelief dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute refusal

STRONG

ignorance neglect

WEAK

abuse disclaimer forgetfulness

Example Sentences

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"I am so grateful for the recognition and to Sir David Attenborough for being a constant source of inspiration since I was a child and who led me to pursue this wonderful career," she added.

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Farrell said: "These honours are recognition of the skill and hard work of officers and staff who deliver for communities and keep Scotland safe."

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Tom's prediction: I saw Jordan Henderson make his debut for Sunderland and he deserves more recognition.

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Mrs Brown told BBC Breakfast she accepted the recognition in the New Year Honours list on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

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"Our team values mean that when there is recognition for one, then there is recognition for all. I'm proud to work alongside such a dedicated group of people."

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recognition

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