Recognizes Meaning in English
word · lemma: recognize
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzəz/, /ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/
RE-kuhg-ny-zuhz
/ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəz/, /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/
RE-kuhg-ny-zuhz
Definition
To know or identify someone or something because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before; also, to officially accept or acknowledge something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Used for people, objects, voices, or achievements. Often confused with 'realize' (to become aware). Phrases: 'recognizes his talent', 'recognizes the problem'. Can have a legal/official meaning ('recognizes a government').
Spanish: reconocePortuguese (BR): reconhecePortuguese (PT): reconheceChinese (Simplified): 认出 - 识别 - 承认Chinese (Traditional): 認出 - 識別 - 承認Hindi: पहचानता हैArabic: يتعرّف على - يعترف بـBengali: চেনে - স্বীকার করেRussian: признаёт - узнаётJapanese: 認識する - 認めるVietnamese: nhận ra - công nhậnKorean: 알아본다 - 인정한다Turkish: tanır - kabul ederUrdu: پہچانتا ہے - تسلیم کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengenali - mengakui
Example Sentences
She recognizes her teacher in the park.
basic
The computer recognizes your password.
basic
He recognizes the song from the radio.
basic
She never recognizes me after I get a haircut.
natural
The company finally recognizes all the hard work the team did.
natural
My phone recognizes my face to unlock.
natural