Synonyms for
Recognizing
Definition
To identify or know someone or something that you have seen or experienced before.
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Common collocations
- recognizing the importance
- recognizing the need
- recognizing the signs
- recognizing the difference
- recognizing the problem
- recognizing the pattern
- recognizing someone's face
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Usage note
Recognizing implies acknowledging the existence or truth of something, often after consideration or discovery. It can also mean identifying someone or something previously known.
Example sentences
- I am recognizing my friend from her voice.
- She is recognizing the smell of the cake.
- The teacher is recognizing the effort of her students.
- He is recognizing the importance of education.
- She is recognizing the beauty of the sunset.
Quotes
"True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable."
"We need to start recognizing that the world is analog, not digital."
"The key to success is recognizing your mistakes and learning from them."
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