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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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“He made a comment that I don’t want to be recognized as a football player. I want to be recognized by helping the people,” Paintsil said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"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

Catherine Laga’aia, the star of the live-action adaptation of "Moana", will be recognized as the Breakthrough Star of the Year.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“It is ludicrous to believe that asset bubbles can only be recognized in hindsight,” he wrote.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

be recognized

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