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Definitions

recognize

[rek-uhg-nahyz] / ˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz /
VERB
identify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admit know make note notice observe perceive remember see
STRONG
descry diagnose distinguish espy finger nail peg pinpoint place recall recollect remark sight spot tag verify
WEAK
be familiar button down determinate diagnosticate flash on know again make out ring a bell tab
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny forget ignore misinterpret miss misunderstand neglect overlook refuse
STRONG
lose unfasten
WEAK
disapprove
VERB
acknowledge, understand;
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admit agree allow appreciate grant honor make perceive realize respect sanction see
STRONG
assent avow comprehend concede confess greet own salute
WEAK
approve accept be aware of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
condemn deny disallow disapprove dispute disrespect dissent fail ignore lose neglect overlook prevent protest refuse reject veto
STRONG
disagree disavow disown repudiate
WEAK
miss misunderstand

Example Sentences

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“When I see an ICE agent doing something radically bad and harmful, I can recognize that that is a person who is suffering and being oppressed by a deep darkness.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless,” Batula and Wilson wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I recognize that the last time we spoke, I indicated that we expected to be done with an important transaction by this call, but we’re not ready to announce anything today,” Dominguez said.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Some strands include binders that recognize cancer markers, while another carries a toxic drug.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Even when they arrived, she made an excuse so that Ollie wouldn’t recognize her.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova