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be recognized

VERB
influence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect alter arouse bias change determine guide impress manipulate persuade prejudice prompt regulate shape sway
STRONG
brainwash bribe channel compel control count direct dispose form impel incite incline induce instigate modify mold move predispose prevail rouse rule seduce sell snow soft sell train turn urge
WEAK
act upon argue into bring to bear carry weight get at have a part in impact on pull strings talk into work upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be fair be just continue keep leave alone neglect prevent remain stay stop
STRONG
delay deter discourage disenchant dissuade halt hinder mismanage

Example Sentences

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"With sufficient justification, appropriate dosage form, and dosing regimen, creatine may eventually be recognized as an over-the-counter therapeutic agent rather than merely a dietary supplement."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The metric, which measures the value of contracted business yet to be recognized as revenue, stood at $27.7 billion at the end of the period, while analysts were expecting $27.1 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Who would be recognized more, you or Norway’s five-time chess world champion Magnus Carlsen?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The “Fast & Furious” saga spans 11 films, and will soon be recognized with an exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

And now they were all that was left to be recognized of him.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older