recognize
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
identify, acknowledge
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- 1.
To know someone or something you have seen or heard before, or to accept it as true.
"I didn't recognize him with his new haircut."
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I didn't recognize him with his new haircut.
I didn't recognize him with his new haircut.
She was recognized for her excellent service.
She was recognized for her excellent service.
I recognize that I made a mistake.
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How do you pronounce recognize?
recognize is pronounced [/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does recognize mean?
recognize means "identify, acknowledge". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is recognize?
recognize is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "I didn't recognize him with his new haircut." — used to mean "identify, acknowledge".
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