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recognizing

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛkɒgnaɪzɪŋ]

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

Context: “similarity”

(verb) to see or understand something because you have seen or learned about it before. It's like when you meet someone you remember, and you can say, 'Hey, I know you!'

Example

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

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I didn't recognize him at all; he looked very different now.

Example

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

Context: “appreciation”

(verb) to understand and value the importance or quality of something. This means you can see why something is good or special.

Example

They recognized his hard work by giving him an award.

Example

No one recognized her efforts, so she felt unappreciated.

Example

Do you think people recognize the importance of friendship?

How to pronounce recognizing

Pronunciation: [ˈrɛkɒgnaɪzɪŋ]

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