recognize (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

Definition

To know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before.

Examples

• I didn't recognize the man at first.

• She recognized his voice on the phone.

• Do you recognize this song?

How to Use recognize

recognize someone/something (collocation)

To know someone or something from past experience. — "She recognized him from the party."

recognize that... (collocation)

To understand or accept that a particular situation is true. — "He recognized that he was wrong."

recognize the importance of... (collocation)

To understand how important something is. — "They recognized the importance of teamwork."

Synonyms of recognize

Words with a similar meaning to recognize:

• know
• identify
• recall
• distinguish

Antonyms of recognize

Words with the opposite meaning to recognize:

• forget
• ignore

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