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.

• 🇪🇸Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de identificar a alguien o algo basándose en la experiencia previa, o de admitir la existencia, validez o legalidad de algo.

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.

   🇪🇸Reconocer

   Sinónimos: acclaimacknowledgeapplaudappreciatecelebratecommendcredithonorpraisesalute

   Antónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Reconocer (acreditar)

   Sinónimos: accreditapproveauthorizecertifylicense

   Antónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Detectar con los sentidos

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Reconocer a alguien al encontrarse

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸agradecer

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸reconocer, darse cuenta

   Sinónimos: appreciateapprehenddiscerngraspperceiverealizeseeunderstand

   Antónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸reconocer

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸reconocer autoridad

   Sinónimos: acceptacknowledgeadmitallowapproveconcedeendorsegrant

   Antónimos: denydisavowdisownrejectrepudiate