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Textual thesaurus for "recognize"

(verb) acknowledge, know, recognise

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods


(verb) recognise

perceive to be the same


(verb) recognise, realise, realize, agnise, agnize

be fully aware or cognizant of


(verb) recognise, acknowledge

express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us


(verb) greet, recognise

express greetings upon meeting someone


(verb) tell apart, spot, pick out, recognise, make out, distinguish, discern

detect with the senses

The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards; I can't make out the faces in this photograph


(verb) recognise, accredit

grant credentials to

The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution; recognize an academic degree


(verb) recognise

show approval or appreciation of

My work is not recognized by anybody!; The best student was recognized by the Dean