Word RECOGNIZE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

recognize

🇺🇸 [ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz]

Meanings

To identify something or someone from prior encounters or knowledge. Recognition often involves remembering something based on its characteristics or context. It can also refer to formally acknowledging someone or something.

Examples

• She didn’t recognize him at first because he had changed his hairstyle.
• The company was quick to recognize his outstanding contribution.
• I recognize that you’ve worked hard on this project.

Synonyms

identify • acknowledge • spot

Antonyms

ignore • overlook • miss