recognize

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

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

1. Identify from previous knowledgeA2formal

   To know someone or something because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.

   Wiedererkennen

   • I recognized her voice immediately on the phone.
   • He recognized the building from his childhood visits.
   • She didn't recognize him after so many years.

   Synonymeidentifyknowplacerecallrememberspot

2. Acknowledge officiallyB1formal

   To accept that something is true, valid, or important.

   Anerkennen

   • The government recognized the new country's independence.
   • The company recognized his contributions with a special award.
   • They recognized the need for change in their policies.

   Synonymeacceptacknowledgeadmitallowconcedeconfirmendorsegrant

   Antonymedenydisavowrejectrepudiate

3. Show appreciationB1formal

   To express gratitude or admiration for someone's work or qualities.

   Anerkennung zeigen

   • The teacher recognized the student's hard work with a certificate.
   • We should recognize the efforts of all volunteers.
   • He was recognized for his bravery during the rescue.

   Synonymeacknowledgeapplaudappreciatecelebratecommendcredithailhonorpraisesalute

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglectoverlook