Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recognize
verb
/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/
Definition
To identify someone or something from previous encounters or knowledge.
Examples
- I can easily recognize her face in a crowd.
- He did not recognize the importance of her words until later.
- It took me a moment to recognize the song playing in the background.
Meaning
To be aware of or acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something.
Synonyms
- identify
- acknowledge
- realize
- discern
- distinguish
