recognize
🇺🇸
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
to know someone or something when you see or hear them because you have seen or heard them before
I recognize that voice from the radio show.
その声をラジオ番組から聞き覚えています。
to admit or be aware that something is true or exists
We must recognize that the problem is serious.
問題が深刻であることを認識しなければなりません。
to accept or approve someone or something officially
The government will recognize the new leader.
政府は新しい指導者を承認します。
to be seen as very good or important by many people
People recognize this painting as a masterpiece.
人々はこの絵画を傑作として認めています。
to give official thanks for something someone has done
The company will recognize her hard work with a bonus.
会社は彼女の勤勉な仕事をボーナスで表彰します。