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Recognised

Verb / ˈrekʌˌgnaɪzd / Another word for recognised — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To identify someone or something and know who or what they are.

Synonyms & similar words

spot recognize realize greet accepted accredit acknowledge distinguish agnize recognized agnise realise discern know recognise acknowledge identify spot detect distinguish discern perceive notice realize appreciate comprehend understand know grasp cognize remember recall recollect place familiarize

Synonyms by register

Formal

acknowledged accepted established certified validated

Informal

known spotted vetted on the radar

Literary

apprehended discerned perceived

Antonyms

unknown unidentified unacknowledged disregarded ignored unnoticed unseen

Common collocations

  • widely recognised
  • fully recognised
  • recognised by
  • recognised as
  • recognised institution
  • recognised standard
  • recognised name

Word family

noun recognition
verb recognise
adjective recognisable
adverb recognisably

Usage note

This word is the British spelling; the American spelling is 'recognized'. It implies that something or someone has been identified or accepted as valid or legitimate.

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Example sentences

  1. She recognised her old teacher at the grocery store.
  2. I recognised the song playing on the radio.
  3. The police officer recognised the suspect from a previous arrest.
  4. He was finally recognised for his hard work.
  5. The company was recognised for its outstanding performance.

Quotes

  • It is a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it. - W. Somerset Maugham
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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