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recognised

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd]

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Learn how to use recognised in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce recognised

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd]

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