Synonyms of recognizing

recognizing

verb

present participle of recognize

1

as in knowing

to have a clear idea of

finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

Synonyms & Similar Words

• knowing
• understanding
• deciphering
• seeing
• comprehending
• appreciating
• grasping
• realizing
• perceiving
• getting
• discerning
• sensing
• apprehending
• conceiving
• making
• assimilating
• intuiting
• seizing
• decoding
• registering
• beholding
• cognizing
• digging
• catching
• tumbling (to)
• grokking
• catching on (to)
• making out
• compassing
• savvying
• twigging
• picking up on
• absorbing
• digesting
• cottoning (to or on to)
• fathoming
• taking in
• penetrating
• piercing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• misinterpreting
• mistaking
• misunderstanding
• misreading
• misconstruing
• misperceiving
• misconceiving
• misapprehending

2

as in honoring

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

an awards banquet to recognize local heroes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honoring
• thanking
• crediting
• celebrating
• congratulating
• acknowledging
• commemorating
• commending
• feting
• praising
• saluting
• complimenting
• citing
• applauding
• extolling
• lauding
• cheering
• hailing
• memorializing
• acclaiming
• touting
• observing
• glorifying
• laureating
• felicitating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discrediting
• shaming
• dishonoring
• humiliating
• humbling
• disgracing
• slandering
• maligning
• condemning
• defaming
• denouncing
• hissing
• libeling
• jeering
• booing
• hooting
• mocking
• censuring
• ridiculing
• damning
• bad-mouthing
• slighting
• putting down
• reprobating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recognizing

From Billy Graham to Little Richard The Bakkers had a talent for recognizing cultural trends and tailoring their message accordingly. — John Wigger, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

For the occasion, the Loewe Foundation will stage a major exhibition recognizing a decade of the Craft Prize, which also will open on the inaugural day of design week and run through April 28. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Bonta read a proclamation recognizing employee Haley Mack for coordinating various responses, including volunteers. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Dr Nadine Lavan, a voice psychology expert at Queen Mary University of London, said her research shows that family members are very good at recognizing the voice of a loved one. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Reciprocal leadership requires openness in both directions while recognizing the responsibility that comes with the role. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Comprehensive breast cancer care also means recognizing that treatment affects far more than the disease itself. — Baptist Health, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Bonny abandons her film, recognizing how its obscuring her filial understanding. — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Tuesday’s event will also feature a networking lunch sponsored by AEG Presents, an evening cocktail hour, and an awards ceremony recognizing leaders and innovators in live entertainment. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026