recognise

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по идентификации кого-либо или чего-либо на основе предыдущего опыта, или признания существования, достоверности или законности чего-либо.

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. Show approval or appreciationB2formal

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

   Признавать

   • 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.

   Synonymsacclaimacknowledgeapplaudappreciatecelebratecommendcredithonorpraisesalute

   Antonymscondemndenydisregardignoreoverlook

2. Grant credentials toB2formal

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

   Признавать

   • 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.

   Synonymsaccreditapproveauthorizecertifylicense

   Antonymsdiscreditdisqualifyreject

3. Detect with the sensesB1formal

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

   Распознать

   • 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.

   Synonymsdetectdiscerndistinguishidentifymake outnoticeperceivespot

4. Express greetings upon meeting someoneA2informal

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

   Узнавать

   • 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.

   Synonymsacknowledgegreethailsalute

5. Express obligation, thanks, or gratitudeB2formal

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

   Выразить признательность

   • 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.

   Synonymsacknowledgeappreciatethank

6. Be fully aware or cognizant ofB2formal

   To understand or realize something clearly and completely.

   Осознавать

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

   Synonymsappreciateapprehenddiscerngraspperceiverealizeseeunderstand

   Antonymsdisregardignoremissmisunderstandoverlook

7. Perceive to be the sameA2formal

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

   Узнать

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

   Synonymsdetectdiscernidentifyknowplacerecallrememberspot

8. Accept someone's power or authorityB2formal

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

   Признавать

   • 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.

   Synonymsacceptacknowledgeadmitallowapproveconcedeendorsegrant

   Antonymsdenydisavowdisownrejectrepudiate