Zoeken
to recognize
01
herkennen, identificeren
to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before
Transitive: to recognize sb/sth
Example
The dog recognized its owner ’s scent from a distance.
I immediately recognized her voice on the phone.
She recognized the painting as a famous work by Monet.
02
erkennen, aannemen
to acknowledge or accept someone or something as having a certain status or position
Transitive: to recognize sb as sth
Example
The company recognized him as an official partner in the business.
The school recognized him as a top performer after his academic achievements.
The council officially recognized him as a member of the board.
03
herkennen, erkennen
to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something
Transitive: to recognize sth
Example
She quickly recognized the need for better communication within the team.
The teacher recognized the student 's potential and encouraged him to pursue advanced studies.
He did n't recognize the importance of financial planning until he faced a major expense.
04
herkennen, identificeren
to identify someone or something based on a distinguishing feature, like appearance or voice
Transitive: to recognize sb/sth
Example
The detective recognized the suspect by the scar on his cheek.
He recognized the dog by its unusual markings.
They recognized the landmark from their last trip.
05
erkennen, waarderen
to officially express gratitude or appreciation of someone's deeds or achievements
Transitive: to recognize a person or their actions
Example
The company recognized his dedication with a special award at the ceremony.
The organization recognized the volunteers for their hard work during the event.
The school recognized her efforts by awarding her the Student of the Year title.
06
herkennen, identificeren
to identify or greet someone you know, especially when you meet them unexpectedly
Transitive: to recognize sb
Example
She recognized the teacher at the market with a polite nod.
He recognized the customer as soon as she entered the shop.
He recognized his old friend with a quick wave when they bumped into each other on the street.
07
erkennen, registreren
to officially record a transaction as happening in a specific time frame
Transitive: to recognize a transaction
Example
The auditor recognized the transaction as part of last year ’s financial statement.
The accountant recognized the sale as part of this quarter ’s financial report.
He recognized the payment as an expense for the third quarter.
08
herkennen, identificeren
to detect or respond to a specific substance, such as an antigen
Transitive: to recognize an antigen or substance
Example
The antibody can recognize the specific protein on the surface of the pathogen.
The enzyme recognizes the substrate and catalyzes the reaction.
The immune system recognizes the virus by identifying its unique antigens.
Voorbeeld
The dog recognized its owner’s scent from a distance.
I immediately recognized her voice on the phone.
She recognized the painting as a famous work by Monet.
Even in the dark, he could recognize the shape of the building.
He didn't recognize the old friend he hadn’t seen in years.
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