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What is another word for Recognize? – 127 Recognize Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    acknowledge identify know realize discern perceive detect discover notice see understand comprehend appreciate admit accept confirm validate verify authenticate certify acknowledge spot locate find pinpoint diagnose distinguish differentiate Distinguish ascertain learn familiarize apprehend grasp

    Meaning of Recognize

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "recognize" means to acknowledge or accept something as genuine or valid.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "recognize" as to acknowledge or identify (something or someone) as being or doing something.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that "recognize" means to know or remember someone or something because of having seen, heard, or experienced them before.

    Example Uses

    • The audience recognized the actor from his previous film roles.
    • She recognized the symptoms of the disease and sought medical attention immediately.
    • The company will recognize employees who have made significant contributions to the project.
    • The government recognized the need for environmental protection and implemented new policies.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disregard ignore overlook neglect dismiss reject deny refuse disclaim repudiate renounce forget misidentify mistake confuse misinterpret misread misunderstand disavow discredit debunk contradict oppose resist

    Related Nouns

    recognition identification acknowledgment awareness perception comprehension understanding appreciation admission acceptance confirmation validation verification authentication certification diagnosis distinction differentiation discernment detection discovery

    Related Verbs

    acknowledge identify realize discern perceive detect discover notice see understand comprehend appreciate admit accept confirm validate verify authenticate certify diagnose distinguish differentiate ascertain learn familiarize

    Related Adjectives

    recognizable identifiable acknowledged accepted confirmed validated verified authentic genuine real actual true familiar known apparent evident obvious clear distinct distinctive characteristic typical quintessential