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 First, Murdock recognized the Falcons setting up a screen and then shook off a block attempt by the pulling center and dropped running back Tyler Goodson for no gain. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 After traveling to Texas, West asked a Dallas court to recognize her parental rights as the birth mother. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026 The better path is to recognize that the current strategy of widespread attacks and long operational pauses isn’t working, but that surrendering to Iran’s demands isn’t an acceptable outcome. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026 Of recognizing the Sisyphean task ahead, the endless, unchanging road diminishing in the distance, and taking another step anyway. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 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
  • The team says understanding why the impurities do not prevent the formation of high-quality pyrite could help guide the development of similar materials from abundant resources.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Yet Rosenwald understood that people who command such great resources also have a responsibility to use these resources to help others.
    — Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of understand
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  • Situated on the plaza between the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool, the pop-up monument is a temporary tribute honoring the names of almost every person who has served in the military since the nation’s inception.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The girls have heard of Head In The Clouds and felt honored to be asked to participate, as artists like KATSEYE, XG, GDRAGON, 2NE1, Zedd, Joji, and more have headlined the festival.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of honor
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  • That included conversations with people within the Seahawks organization who know him, most notably backup quarterback Jalen Milroe, who played with Arnold at Alabama.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Accessible only by boat and completely untouched, CNN’s Leroy Ah Ben explores this gem known mostly to locals.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of know
Verb
  • In his statement, Horn thanked his lawyers, family, Elicker, the judge who mediated the settlement talks and others who helped work for his freedom.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The 26-year-old performer thanked the president for granting him his freedom in 2025.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of thank
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  • When a product is recalled, a human being — an inspector, a store associate or a customer — needs to decipher the bin and lot number to determine whether a product is safe or dangerous.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Western San Gabriel Mountains/Highway 14 Corridor When an air quality alert pops up on the radar, deciphering its implications is crucial.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 30 July 2026
Definition of decipher
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  • Recent months have seen an expansion of Russian missile attacks all across Ukraine, as officials in Kyiv warn that Ukrainian stocks of anti-missile interceptor munitions are dangerously low and, in some cases, exhausted.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Check the offer page to see which hotels are offering the discount—you’ll be happy to see fan favorites like Disney’s Grand Floridian and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge on the list!
    — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of see
Verb
  • The instinct of creating a story that makes life easier to comprehend ultimately expands beyond the siblings.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That is what makes what is happening simultaneously in the United States so difficult to comprehend.
    — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehend
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  • The collaboration also introduces a fresh position by which enthusiasts can appreciate the super sports car company.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Investors have yet to fully appreciate Wayfair's momentum, according to Bernstein.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
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