RECOGNIZE

(verb) accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
"The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne", "We do not recognize your gods"
synonyms : acknowledge , know , recognise
She was acknowledged as the new queen og persia by her subjects. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) perceive to be the same
synonyms : recognise
(verb) be fully aware or cognizant of
synonyms : agnise , agnize , realise , realize , recognise
(verb) express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
"We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
synonyms : acknowledge , recognise
We must acknowledge his help at this hour of need. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) express greetings upon meeting someone
synonyms : greet , recognise
(verb) detect with the senses
"The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards", "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
synonyms : discern , distinguish , make out , pick out , recognise , spot , tell apart
(verb) grant credentials to
"The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution", "recognize an academic degree"
synonyms : accredit , recognise
(verb) show approval or appreciation of
"My work is not recognized by anybody!", "The best student was recognized by the Dean"
synonyms : recognise
(verb) exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

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