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recognise

verb

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01verb

show approval or appreciation of

“My work is not recognized by anybody!”

“The best student was recognized by the Dean”

02verb

grant credentials to

“The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”

“recognize an academic degree”

03verb

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”

04verb

express greetings upon meeting someone

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05verb

express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

“We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us”

06verb

be fully aware or cognizant of

07verb

perceive to be the same

08verb

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

“The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”

“We do not recognize your gods”

Meanings and examples from Open English WordNet 2025. About our sources ↗