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recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
express greetings upon meeting someone
Synonyms: greet, recognise,
recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Synonyms: acknowledge, know, recognise,
Examples:
We do not recognize your gods.
recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
detect with the senses
Synonyms: discern, distinguish, make out, pick out, recognise, spot, tell apart,
recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
show approval or appreciation of
Synonyms: recognise,
Examples:
My work is not recognized by anybody!.
The best student was recognized by the Dean.
recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
be fully aware or cognizant of
recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
grant credentials to
Synonyms: accredit, recognise,
Examples:
The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution.
Recognize an academic degree.
recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
Synonyms: acknowledge, recognise,
recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
perceive to be the same
Synonyms: recognise,
recognize
verb(rec-og-nize)
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

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