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

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Being recognized for his work on “Train Dreams” is meaningful to Veloso not just because of his hard work and vision.

From Los Angeles Times

But for her, being recognized for “Song Sung Blue” isn’t some long-awaited vindication.

From Los Angeles Times

Although chromothripsis was first recognized more than ten years ago as a major force in cancer progression, researchers had not known what actually set it in motion.

From Science Daily

In 2020, Nicholas was part of a Journal team that won awards from the Society of Publishers in Asia for investigative reporting and business reporting, recognizing coverage of Huawei.

From The Wall Street Journal

Being able to recognize an error and try a new approach is essential not just in math, but in many types of learning.

From Science Daily

recognize

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