A2verb 1K

Recognize

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪz/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪz/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Recognize

to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before

In simple words: to see or know someone or something again

Recognize in a sentence

• I can recognize her voice even when she is not in the room.
• It is important to recognize your strengths and weaknesses.
• Do you recognize this song from the radio?
• The committee will recognize the contributions of volunteers at the event.
• I didn't recognize him at first because he changed his hairstyle.

How to use Recognize

Use 'recognize' when acknowledging something you already know. It's appropriate for everyday conversations but avoid in situations requiring formal language, like legal documents.

Grammar pattern

recognize + object

Memory hint

Think 're-cognize' — it's as if you're cognitively revisiting someone or something.

Related words

Collocations with Recognize

• immediately
• instantly
• correctly
• learn to
• be easy to
• as
• by
• from
• clearly
• fully
• belatedly
• must
• need to
• begin to
• as
• be commonly recognized
• be generally recognized
• be universally recognized
• clearly
• federally
• formally
• agree to
• refuse to
• as
• be legally recognized
• a refusal to recognize something

Synonyms for Recognize

• acknowledge

Opposites of Recognize

• ignore
• overlook
• miss

Common mistakes with Recognize

• Confusing 'recognize' with 'realize'
• Using 'recognize' without an object (e.g., 'I recognize' instead of 'I recognize her')
• Mixing up tenses, like saying 'recognized' instead of 'recognize' in present situations

Frequently asked questions about Recognize

What does Recognize mean?

to see or know someone or something again

What is the definition of Recognize?

to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before

How do you use Recognize in a sentence?

I can recognize her voice even when she is not in the room.

Can you give another example of Recognize?

It is important to recognize your strengths and weaknesses.

What are synonyms for Recognize?

Common alternatives include acknowledge.

What is the opposite of Recognize?

Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook, miss.

What words go with Recognize?

It commonly pairs with immediately, instantly, correctly, learn to, be easy to, as, by, from, clearly, fully, belatedly, must, need to, begin to, as, be commonly recognized, be generally recognized, be universally recognized, clearly, federally, formally, agree to, refuse to, as, be legally recognized, a refusal to recognize something.

What are common mistakes when using Recognize?

Confusing 'recognize' with 'realize' Using 'recognize' without an object (e.g., 'I recognize' instead of 'I recognize her') Mixing up tenses, like saying 'recognized' instead of 'recognize' in present situations

How do you pronounce Recognize?

US: /["/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪz/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪz/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/","/ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Recognize?

Use 'recognize' when acknowledging something you already know. It's appropriate for everyday conversations but avoid in situations requiring formal language, like legal documents.

What CEFR level is Recognize?

"Recognize" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.