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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

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Discovered in 2006 by a group of researchers in Japan, nesfatin-1 was initially recognized for its ability to suppress food intake.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

The Russian leader also noted that Peter’s conquest of Swedish-controlled land — which is now St. Petersburg — was not initially recognized by other European powers.

From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2022

The United States initially recognized as Haiti’s interim leader, Claude Joseph, Mr. Moïse’s prime minister, whose claim to leadership was being promoted by the country’s embassy in Washington and Mercury, its lead lobbying firm.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2021

Why were quasars and active galaxies not initially recognized as being “special” in some way?

From Textbooks • Oct. 13, 2016

Only two major Western powers, France and Italy, initially recognized the Communist regime and established diplomatic relations with it.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane

be recognized

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