recognise

[ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz]

recognise Definition

• 1. to know someone or something because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before
• 2. to officially accept or approve of something

Using recognise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recognise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I recognized her voice immediately.

• Example

  The government has recognized the need for change.

• Example

  He was recognized as a genius in his field.

• Example

  I didn't recognize you without your glasses.

recognise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recognise

• identify
• acknowledge
• admit
• realize
• accept

Antonyms for recognise

• ignore
• disregard
• overlook

Idioms Using recognise

• recognize the handwriting on the wall

  to realize or anticipate an impending disaster or negative outcome

  Example

  The company failed to recognize the handwriting on the wall and went bankrupt.

• recognize the value of something

  to acknowledge or appreciate the worth or importance of something

  Example

  It took me years to recognize the value of my education.

• recognize someone for what they are

  to acknowledge or accept someone's true nature or character, especially if it is negative

  Example

  It's important to recognize people for what they are, not what we want them to be.

Phrases with recognise

• recognize someone's potential

  to acknowledge or identify someone's ability to develop into something successful or valuable

  Example

  The coach recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a career in sports.

• recognize an achievement

  to acknowledge or give credit for a notable accomplishment

  Example

  The company recognized his achievement by awarding him with a promotion.

• recognize a problem

  to acknowledge or become aware of an issue or difficulty that needs to be addressed

  Example

  The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that there is one.

Origins of recognise

from Old French 'reconois-', stem of 'reconoistre', from Latin 'recognoscere', from 're-' (again) + 'cognoscere' (to know)

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Summary: recognise in Brief

The verb 'recognise' [ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz] means to know or identify someone or something from past experience, or to officially accept or approve of something. It can be used in various contexts, such as recognizing someone's potential or acknowledging an achievement. The idiom 'recognize the handwriting on the wall' refers to anticipating a negative outcome, while 'recognize the value of something' means to appreciate its worth.