recognized (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd/
Definition
To identify someone or something from having encountered them before; to know again.
Examples
She recognized him immediately from his photograph.
I didn't recognize the street after all the new buildings went up.
He was recognized as a leading expert in his field.
How to Use recognized
- recognize someone/something (collocation)
- To identify someone or something from previous knowledge. — "I recognized her voice on the phone."
- recognize as (prepositional phrase)
- To accept or acknowledge someone/something as having a particular status or quality. — "He is recognized as the best player in the league."
- recognize by (prepositional phrase)
- To identify someone/something based on a specific feature or characteristic. — "The painting was recognized by its unique style."
- recognize that (collocation)
- To understand or accept that a particular situation or fact is true. — "She recognized that she needed help."
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