recognize

verb

ˈre-kig-ˌnīz How to pronounce recognize (audio)
Definition of recognizenext
1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

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2
as in to honor
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration an awards banquet to recognize local heroes

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Recent Examples of recognize There is, it must be said, no such thing as an overpaid writer, and Carter, to his credit, recognized the value of singular work. — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025 The new president recognized that his political project aimed to be transformative. — Justin Peck / Made By History, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025 Protecting yourself from future fakers also starts with recognizing red flags early on. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 In 1989, its Atomic Safety and Licensing Appeal Board recognized when licensing a nuclear power plant that spent fuel could be stored in offsite facilities owned by private entities, government lawyers argued. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recognize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recognize
  1. understand
  2. honor
  3. know
  4. thank
  5. decipher
  6. see
  7. comprehend
  8. appreciate
Verb
  • Getting more people to understand who is homeless, Are and Portway agree, is key to getting better results for people.
    — Christie Zizo, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Now, scientists are trying to help water managers better understand the salt risks that crucial water supplies face from land to sea as global temperatures warm.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of understand
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  • How does Jaji balance honoring traditional Afghan recipes while introducing modern techniques and diaspora influences?
    — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • To celebrate the reissue, Sprouse’s graffiti designs will be projected across New York City to honor the artist’s creative legacy and lasting influence.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of honor
Verb
  • The cause of the fire was not known, the Fire Brigade said.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Beta amyloid plaques are known to collect between neurons in the brain and disrupt cell function.
    — Jade Walker, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of know
Verb
  • This coming week is officially the last week of winter (thank god), before spring’s warmer weather graces us with its presence on March 20.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Learn At Least Four Italian Words Grazie means thank you in Italian.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of thank
Verb
  • Two puncture marks in the ring eventually gave translators a clue about how to decipher it.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2025
  • And the latter term for one who studies or writes word, logic or mathematical puzzles seems apt for what Gates has deciphered on the job.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of decipher
Verb
  • Houston, which used just three reserves the majority of the night before emptying its bench in the final minutes, saw its bench total 25.
    — Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Seattle saw some of Darnold’s best work up close in Minnesota’s Week 16 win at Lumen Field.
    — Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of see
Verb
  • Coca-Cola’s brief essentially trots out the same list of qualitative differences that the company raised during the Tax Court proceedings, almost as though the court had simply overlooked or failed to comprehend them.
    — Ryan Finley, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • One Trump adviser said a goal of the president’s speech would be connecting his rapid-pace actions so far to average Americans who may not yet comprehend the motives behind them.
    — CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of comprehend
Verb
  • Robinhood Garcia said higher trading volumes on Robinhood’s platform aren’t enough to convince her that shares have room to appreciate.
    — Brian Evans, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
  • And yet, Barnes seemed rarely to have appreciated what anyone else saw in his collection.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of appreciate

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