Synonyms of recognizes

recognizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of recognize

1

as in understands

to have a clear idea of

finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

Synonyms & Similar Words

• understands
• knows
• sees
• comprehends
• deciphers
• appreciates
• grasps
• realizes
• perceives
• discerns
• gets
• conceives
• apprehends
• senses
• intuits
• makes
• seizes
• assimilates
• beholds
• decodes
• tumbles (to)
• registers
• catches
• digs
• cognizes
• catches on (to)
• makes out
• groks
• twigs
• picks up on
• absorbs
• savvies
• cottons (to or on to)
• compasses
• digests
• penetrates
• takes in
• pierces
• fathoms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• misunderstands
• misinterprets
• misreads
• misconstrues
• mistakes
• misconceives
• misapprehends
• misperceives

2

as in honors

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration

an awards banquet to recognize local heroes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honors
• celebrates
• credits
• thanks
• congratulates
• acknowledges
• commemorates
• commends
• cites
• extols
• salutes
• applauds
• praises
• fetes
• lauds
• compliments
• hails
• cheers
• memorializes
• touts
• observes
• glorifies
• laureates
• acclaims
• felicitates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shames
• dishonors
• discredits
• humiliates
• humbles
• disgraces
• condemns
• denounces
• maligns
• defames
• hisses
• slanders
• libels
• damns
• ridicules
• jeers
• mocks
• censures
• hoots
• bad-mouths
• puts down
• boos
• slights
• reprobates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recognizes

The honor recognizes recognizes filmmakers whose bodies of work have made significant contributions to contemporary cinema. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Hamm also created the Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes, which recognizes and promotes lasting achievements in diabetes research. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

This list recognizes the women reshaping business and philanthropy — the leaders whose achievements in 2026 expanded the boundaries of influence, innovation and impact. — Cnbc.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Riz Ahmed is there, entombed in his role as a frazzled scientific advisor who recognizes the severity of the situation. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026

Authorities released the ransom notes in late July, noting they were written with a unique writing style, asking anyone who recognizes the patterns to share any information with PCSD and the FBI. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The award recognizes superintendents for leadership in K-12 public education. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

The Video Vanguard Award recognizes artists’ legacies as music video innovators. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Windows recognizes the Contour Touch as a touchpad and provides controls for pointer speed, sensitivity, tapping, scrolling, and multi-finger gestures. — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026