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to recognize
01
to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before
Transitive: to recognize sb/sth
Example
I immediately recognized her voice on the phone.
He did n't recognize the old friend he had n’t seen in years.
02
to acknowledge or accept someone or something as having a certain status or position
Transitive: to recognize sb as sth
Example
The council officially recognized him as a member of the board.
She was recognized as a leader in the community for her years of service.
03
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.
04
to identify someone or something based on a distinguishing feature, like appearance or voice
Transitive: to recognize sb/sth
Example
They recognized the landmark from their last trip.
She recognized the building by its unique architecture.
05
to officially express gratitude or appreciation of someone's deeds or achievements
Transitive: to recognize a person or their actions
Example
The school recognized her efforts by awarding her the Student of the Year title.
The company recognized his dedication with a special award at the ceremony.
06
to identify or greet someone you know, especially when you meet them unexpectedly
Transitive: to recognize sb
Example
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
to officially record a transaction as happening in a specific time frame
Transitive: to recognize a transaction
Example
The accountant recognized the sale as part of this quarter ’s financial report.
The accountant recognized the refund in the financial period during which it was processed.
08
to detect or respond to a specific substance, such as an antigen
Transitive: to recognize an antigen or substance
Example
The immune system recognizes the virus by identifying its unique antigens.
The antibody can recognize the specific protein on the surface of the pathogen.
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