Recognise

//ˈɹekənɑɪz// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of recognize. UK, alt-of, nonstandard

    "“[…] That woman is stark mad, Lord Stranleigh. Her own father recognised it when he bereft her of all power in the great business he founded. […]”"

  2. 2
    accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority wordnet
  3. 3
    perceive to be the same wordnet
  4. 4
    be fully aware or cognizant of wordnet
  5. 5
    express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for wordnet
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  1. 6
    express greetings upon meeting someone wordnet
  2. 7
    detect with the senses wordnet
  3. 8
    grant credentials to wordnet
  4. 9
    show approval or appreciation of wordnet

Synonyms

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accreditaccreditacknowledgeacknowledgeagniseagnize

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"It is not until we lose our health that we recognise its blessing."

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