Dictionary Entry

recognize

recognize is a 9-letter English word with 16 senses as transitive verb, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To know again; to perceive the identity of, with a person or thing previously known; to recover or recall knowledge of. Face value is 21 in Scrabble and 24 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 21 · Words With Friends 24 · 16 senses

Definitions

1transitive verb
To know again; to perceive the identity of, with a person or thing previously known; to recover or recall knowledge of.
2transitive verb
To avow knowledge of; to allow that one knows; to consent to admit, hold, or the like; to admit with a formal acknowledgment; as, to recognize an obligation; to recognize a consul.
3transitive verb
To acknowledge acquaintance with, as by salutation, bowing, or the like.
4transitive verb
To show appreciation of; as, to recognize services by a testimonial.
5transitive verb
To review; to reexamine.
6transitive verb
To reconnoiter.
7intransitive verb
To enter an obligation of record before a proper tribunal; as, A B recognized in the sum of twenty dollars.
8verb
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
"The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"
"We do not recognize your gods"
Synonyms
acknowledge know recognise
9verb
perceive to be the same
Synonyms
recognise
10verb
be fully aware or cognizant of
Synonyms
agnize realise realize recognise
11verb
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
"We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
Synonyms
acknowledge recognise
12verb
express greetings upon meeting someone
Synonyms
greet recognise
13verb
detect with the senses
"The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
"I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
Synonyms
discern distinguish recognise spot
14verb
grant credentials to
"The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
"recognize an academic degree"
Synonyms
accredit recognise
15verb
show approval or appreciation of
"My work is not recognized by anybody!"
"The best student was recognized by the Dean"
Synonyms
recognise
16verb
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

Synonyms

acknowledge know recognise agnize realise realize greet discern distinguish spot accredit

Common word forms

recognized recognizer recognizes recognizing

Words from these letters

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