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recognize

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recognize verb
also British recognise /ˈrɛkɪgˌnaɪz/
recognizes; recognized; recognizing
recognize
verb
also British recognise /ˈrɛkɪgˌnaɪz/
recognizes; recognized; recognizing
Britannica Dictionary definition of RECOGNIZE
[+ object]
not used in progressive tenses : to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience
: to accept or be aware that (something) is true or exists
: to accept and approve of (something) as having legal or official authority
: to think of (someone or something) as being something specified
: to publicly give special attention or notice to (someone or something)

— recognizable

also British recognisable /ˈrɛkɪgˌnaɪzəbəl/ adjective [more recognizable; most recognizable]

— recognizably

also British recognisably /ˈrɛkɪgˌnaɪzəbli/ adverb