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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

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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recognizes

Washington officially recognizes de facto UK administration of the Falkland Islands -- which Argentina calls "Las Malvinas" -- without taking a side on the conflicting sovereignty claims.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

She has mild dementia but is still capable of making decisions, and she recognizes her three children.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

While Wu and Maayah sit atop the TransitRuns leaderboard, Guinness still recognizes the Berkeley students as kings of the BART.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

It recognizes astronauts whose achievements have made an exceptional contribution to the nation's space program.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

He turns and his face flushes red when he recognizes me.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse