recognize

Definition

  • v. be fully aware or cognizant of
  • v. perceive to be the same
  • v. exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
  • v. show approval or appreciation of

Word forms

Past participle
recognized
Past tense
recognized
Present participle
recognizing
Third person singular
recognizes

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    I can easily recognize her face from the photo.

  2. vi.

    He refused to recognize the mistake in his report.