recognise

A verb used to indicate the act of identifying someone or something from previous encounters, or acknowledging the existence, validity, or legality of something.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemanden oder etwas aufgrund früherer Erfahrung zu identifizieren, oder die Existenz, Gültigkeit oder Rechtmäßigkeit von etwas anzuerkennen.

1. Show approval or appreciation B2 formal

   To acknowledge someone's achievements, qualities, or contributions with approval or praise.

   • The company recognized her outstanding performance with a bonus.
   • His efforts were recognized by the entire team.
   • The award ceremony recognized volunteers for their dedication.

   🇩🇪Anerkennung zeigen

   Synonyme: acclaimacknowledgeapplaudappreciatecelebratecommendcredithonorpraisesalute

   Antonyme: condemndenydisregardignoreoverlook

2. Grant credentials to B2 formal

   To officially accept or certify someone as having a particular status or qualification.

   • The university recognized his prior learning and granted him credits.
   • The board recognized her as a certified professional.
   • The government recognized the new school as an official institution.

   🇩🇪Anerkennung

   Synonyme: accreditapproveauthorizecertifylicense

   Antonyme: discreditdisqualifyreject

3. Detect with the senses B1 formal

   To identify or become aware of something through sight, hearing, smell, or other senses.

   • She recognized the smell of fresh coffee from the kitchen.
   • He recognized the sound of his friend's voice in the crowd.
   • I recognized the taste of cinnamon in the cake.

   🇩🇪Wahrnehmen

   Synonyme: detectdiscerndistinguishidentifymake outnoticeperceivespot

4. Express greetings upon meeting someone A2 informal

   To show that you know someone when you meet them, often by saying hello or nodding.

   • She recognized him from across the room and waved.
   • He recognized his neighbor and smiled warmly.
   • They recognized each other at the party and started talking.

   🇩🇪Wiedererkennen

   Synonyme: acknowledgegreethailsalute

5. Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude B2 formal

   To acknowledge a debt, favor, or kindness received, often by expressing thanks.

   • I recognize the help you gave me during the project.
   • She recognized his support in her speech.
   • The letter recognized the contributions of all donors.

   🇩🇪Anerkennung ausdrücken

   Synonyme: acknowledgeappreciatethank

6. Be fully aware or cognizant of B2 formal

   To understand or realize something clearly and completely.

   • He recognized the risks involved in the investment.
   • She recognized the importance of early education.
   • They recognized that changes were necessary.

   🇩🇪Erkennen

   Synonyme: appreciateapprehenddiscerngraspperceiverealizeseeunderstand

   Antonyme: disregardignoremissmisunderstandoverlook

7. Perceive to be the same A2 formal

   To identify someone or something as having been seen, known, or experienced before.

   • I recognized her face from the photo.
   • He recognized the song playing on the radio.
   • She recognized the handwriting on the envelope.

   🇩🇪Wiedererkennen

   Synonyme: detectdiscernidentifyknowplacerecallrememberspot

8. Accept someone's power or authority B2 formal

   To acknowledge someone's position, status, or right to lead or decide.

   • The rebels refused to recognize the new government.
   • The court recognized his authority as executor of the will.
   • They recognized her as the rightful leader of the group.

   🇩🇪Anerkennen

   Synonyme: acceptacknowledgeadmitallowapproveconcedeendorsegrant

   Antonyme: denydisavowdisownrejectrepudiate