recognise
word
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/
RE-kug-nyz
/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
RE-kug-nyz
Definition
To know who someone is or what something is because you have seen or heard them before; also, to accept or officially approve something.
Usage & Nuances
UK spelling of 'recognize' (US). Common uses: 'recognise a face', 'recognise someone's achievements'. Can mean visual identification or official approval. Not used for 'admit error' (use 'admit' instead).
Spanish: reconocerPortuguese (BR): reconhecerPortuguese (PT): reconhecerChinese (Simplified): 认出 - 承认 (认可)Chinese (Traditional): 認出 - 承認 (認可)Hindi: पहचानना - मान्यता देनाArabic: يتعرف على - يعترف بـBengali: চেনা - স্বীকৃতি দেওয়াRussian: узнавать - признаватьJapanese: 認識する - 認めるVietnamese: nhận ra - công nhậnKorean: 알아보다 - 인정하다Turkish: tanımak - kabul etmek - takdir etmekUrdu: پہچاننا - تسلیم کرناIndonesian: mengenali - mengakui
Example Sentences
I recognise her from the park.
basic
Do you recognise this song?
basic
The university will recognise your degree.
basic
Sorry, I didn’t recognise you with your new haircut!
natural
It took me a moment to recognise his voice on the phone.
natural
She was finally recognised for all her hard work at the company.
natural