recognise
/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/
verb
- To identify someone or something that you have seen, heard, or experienced before.
- The witness was able to recognise the suspect in a police lineup.
- I didn't recognise her at first because she had cut her hair.
- He recognised the song playing in the cafe from his childhood.
- To accept or admit that something is true or exists.
- She recognised that she had made a mistake and apologized.
- It is important to recognise your own limitations.
- The government finally recognised the need for better public transportation.
- To show official appreciation or reward for someone's work or achievements.
- The school recognised the top students at an awards ceremony.
- The company recognised her hard work with a promotion.
- Volunteers were recognised for their service to the community.
- To accept a country, government, or organization as having legal or political status.
- The United Nations recognised the independence of the new nation.
- They do not recognise the authority of that court.
- Many countries refused to recognise the new regime.
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