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

An alderman should advocate vigorously for the ward while recognizing that decisions about taxes, development, transportation, public safety and city finances affect millions of residents. — Vince Fattore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Kacey Musgraves will do the musical performance for Dolly, but there’ll be other elements of the tribute just recognizing Dolly’s impact in music and culture. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

The idea of a landmark recognizing the contributions of African Americans on the National Mall goes back more than a century. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

These include developing legislative recommendations for regulating the actions of AI companies, recognizing a personal likeness as a property right and providing technology guidance regarding housing, lending and employment. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026

There’s definitely a new movie coming out with unseen footage and recognizing what a talent George was. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026

For many, recognizing the evils Hamas committed on October 7 obviated the need to understand them. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

The complaint states that an employee contacted police after spotting Quast inside the store and recognizing her as someone who had allegedly committed a similar theft days earlier, the outlet reported. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Among Else’s most important accomplishments is recognizing how crucial secrecy has been to the maintenance of nuclear stockpiles. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026