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recognised

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd]

Word

Context: "acknowledgment"

(verb) to know someone or something because you have seen or heard them before. It’s like when you see a friend on the street, and you remember who they are right away.

Example

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

Example

I did not recognise him because he changed his hairstyle.

Example

Did you recognise the song when it played on the radio?

Context: "appreciation"

(verb) to officially acknowledge or show appreciation for someone’s work or achievements. It's like when someone gets an award for doing a great job.

Example

The school recognised her efforts by giving her a special award.

Example

He felt sad because his hard work was not recognised by anyone.

Example

Do you think they will recognise his contributions to the project?

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