recognize

/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/

/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/

[verb]

to recognize

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

розпізнавати

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

Examples

1. I’d recognize him a mile off in thick fog.

2. The CEO handed out bonuses to recognize excellent performance.

3. The politician recognized that with great power comes great responsibility, and used their influence to advocate for policies that would benefit the most vulnerable members of society.

4. The company's management recognized the importance of honoring its traditions while also being open to new ideas and innovations, understanding that tradition is a guide and not a jailer.

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