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recognise

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz]

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Learn how to use recognise in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “identification”

(verb) to see or hear something and know what it is. When you recognize someone, you remember them from before, like a friend you haven't seen in a while.

Example

I recognized my old teacher when I saw her at the store.

Example

He did not recognize the song when it played on the radio.

Example

Do you recognize that person from school?

Context: “acknowledgment”

(verb) to accept that something is true or important. This is when you say that something is real or should be noticed. For instance, you recognize someone's hard work by thanking them.

Example

The school recognized her efforts with an award.

Example

They did not recognize the importance of teamwork in the project.

Example

Will you recognize his contribution to the team?

Context: “memory”

(verb) to remember and think of someone or something in a special way. It's like when you remember a special day or event from your past.

Example

I recognized the photograph from my childhood.

Example

She couldn't recognize the place from her memories because it had changed so much.

Example

Do you recognize any of the faces in this picture?

How to pronounce recognise

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz]

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