recognize
🇺🇸
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
verb
A2
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.
B2
to admit or be aware that something is true or exists
We must recognize that the problem is serious.
B2
to accept or approve someone or something officially
The government will recognize the new leader.
B2
to be seen as very good or important by many people
People recognize this painting as a masterpiece.
R
to give official thanks for something someone has done
The company will recognize her hard work with a bonus.
translation
to know someone or something when you see or hear them because you have seen or heard them before; to admit or be aware that something is true or exists; to accept or approve someone or something officially; to be seen as very good or important by many people; to give official thanks for something someone has done
Word Forms
3rd Present
recognizes
Past
recognized
Perfect
recognized
Progressive
recognizing