recognize

(v) 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
acknowledge, know, recognise,
(v) be fully aware or cognizant of agnise, agnize, realize, realise, recognise,
(v) 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
discern, make out, tell apart, distinguish, pick out, spot, recognise,
(v) perceive to be the same recognise,
(v) grant credentials to
- The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
- recognize an academic degree
accredit, recognise,
(v) express greetings upon meeting someone greet, recognise,
(v) express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
- We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
acknowledge, recognise,
(v) exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
(v) show approval or appreciation of
- My work is not recognized by anybody!
- The best student was recognized by the Dean
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