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recognize

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈrɛkəgnaɪz/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈrɛkəgˌnaɪz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(rek′əg nīz′)

Inflections of 'recognize' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
recognizes
v 3rd person singular (US & UK)
recognizing
v pres p (US & UK)
recognized
v past (US & UK)
recognized
v past p (US & UK)

Collocations for "recognize"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "recognize" in context.

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recognize

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
v
  1. recognize [her, an old friend, his face]
  2. recognized her at [the store, school]
  3. recognized you from your [photo, profile]
  4. would recognize [him, that voice] anywhere
  5. recognize the [importance, need, value, fact]
  6. will recognize it when I see it
  7. recognize a [swindler, crook, cheat, liar]
  8. recognize the [error, mistake, problem]
  9. [was able to, couldn't] recognize the [error]
  10. recognize your [feelings, opinions]
  11. recognize and [respect, reward, appreciate, understand]
  12. recognize their [contributions, efforts, hard work, achievements, advancements]
  13. recognized (her) for her [achievements]
  14. recognize their [role, responsibility] in
  15. recognized the [name, voice, flavor, smell]
  16. recognized it [instantly, straight away]
  17. [automatically, immediately, easily] recognized
  18. recognize with [respect, admiration, gratitude]
  19. [formally, officially] recognized the [territory, state]
  20. is recognized as [being, having] the (best)
'recognize' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "recognize" in the title:

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but he was right to recognize... - English Only forum
celebrate VS recognize - English Only forum
Child stars you wouldn’t recognize any more - English Only forum
Commonly recognize it - English Only forum
consider, recognize - English Only forum
Couldn’t recognize you - English Only forum
Didn't recognize - meaning? - English Only forum
didn't recognize / hadn't recognized - English Only forum
difference of "recognize" and "look familiar" - English Only forum
discomfort failed to recognize - English Only forum
<Does / Can> it recognize your voice? - English Only forum
Does anyone recognize this? - English Only forum
easy to recognize - English Only forum
Even though I now recognize Cliff’s tell - English Only forum
Game recognize game. - English Only forum
get to know" or "recognize"? - English Only forum
give effect to = recognize? - English Only forum
grow and recognize - English Only forum
Have to recognize - English Only forum
He could recognize the French arrogance - English Only forum
He had changed so much that I didn't recognize him. - English Only forum
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