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(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
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
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