recognizes

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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The majority no longer treats cloud providers primarily as recipients of information and instead recognizes how they increasingly resemble custodians of a person’s digital papers and effects.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

The majority opinion said that state law does not require Bayer to include a warning label on Roundup packaging regarding an alleged risk that the Environmental Protection Agency neither recognizes nor requires a warning for.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The investment reflects Hancock’s confidence in Musk and recognizes the need for the West to keep investing in technology and innovation, Rinehart said in emailed remarks on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Aaron immediately recognizes the man standing across from him.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Who recognizes that I’m a better person than the version of me she has in her head.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman