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1
to have a clear idea of
- finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
Synonyms for recognize
- appreciate,
- apprehend,
- assimilate,
- behold,
- catch,
- catch on (to),
- cognize,
- compass,
- comprehend,
- conceive,
- cotton (to or on to),
- decipher,
- decode,
- dig,
- discern,
- get,
- grasp,
- grok,
- intuit,
- know,
- make,
- make out,
- perceive,
- register,
- savvy,
- see,
- seize,
- sense,
- tumble (to),
- twig,
- understand
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2
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration
- an awards banquet to recognize local heroes
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“Recognize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recognize. Accessed 9 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of recognize was in 1537
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