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Definition of recognize
recognized
;recognizing
transitive verb
1 : to acknowledge formally: such asa : to admit as being lord or sovereignb : to admit as being of a particular statusc : to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor tod : to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of
2 : to acknowledge or take notice of in some definite way: such asa : to acknowledge with a show of appreciation recognize an act of bravery with the award of a medalb : to acknowledge acquaintance with recognize a neighbor with a nod
3a : to perceive to be something or someone previously known recognized the wordb : to perceive clearly : realize
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Examples of recognize in a Sentence
I didn't recognize you at first with your new haircut.
I can always recognize him from far away by the way he walks.
They recognized the odor at once.
The U.S. government has now recognized the newly formed country.
They refused to recognize the treaty.
Recent Examples of recognize from the Web
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And now his 14-year-old grandson, Tim, heads into the woods with his grandfather just as Meierotto did, learning how to handle a rifle, read a compass, recognize deer tracks.
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Despite those problems and concerns, Ramos said her family will recognize the holiday and visit Elephant Butte, New Mexico, a popular summer destination.
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In the wake of actress Stevie Ryan’s shocking death, her comedy chops and candidness about mental health are being recognized by fans.
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Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump has broken with recent precedent by not recognizing June as LGBT Pride Month.
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Retiring high school teachers were recognized on June 15 and middle school teachers on June 22.
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YMCA recognizes local volunteers The Treasure Valley Family YMCA has awarded four individuals with awards for their years of volunteerism and service to the Y and the community.
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They are recognized under the Canadian government's Species at Risk Act, and in the U.S., the animals are afforded protections under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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Sarah Clewett, daughter of Thomas and Dawn Clewett, received the $400 Edwin H. Olson Award in Human Services, which recognizes the best senior psychology major.
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Origin and Etymology of recognize
modification of Anglo-French reconois-, stem of reconoistre, from Latin recognoscere, from re- + cognoscere to know — more at cognition
RECOGNIZE Defined for English Language Learners
recognize
playDefinition of recognize for English Language Learners
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: to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience
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: to accept or be aware that (something) is true or exists
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: to accept and approve of (something) as having legal or official authority
RECOGNIZE Defined for Kids
recognize
playDefinition of recognize for Students
recognized
;recognizing
1 : to know and remember upon seeing I recognized an old friend.
2 : to be willing to accept I recognized my own faults.
3 : to take approving notice of They recognized his bravery with a medal.
Law Dictionary
recognize
Legal Definition of recognize
recognized
recognizing
1 : to acknowledge formally: as a : to admit as being of a particular status recognize a precedent recognize a union; specifically : to acknowledge (as a right, cause of action, or defense) as valid b : to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to c : to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of refused to recognize the new government
2 : to account for as real, received, or incurred and treat and record appropriately; specifically : to account for (a gain, loss, expense, or income) on current accounting or tax records recognized the gain when she included it as income on her tax return — compare realize
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