recognize

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'identifier quelqu'un ou quelque chose sur la base de rencontres antérieures, ou de reconnaître l'existence, la validité ou la légitimité de quelque chose.

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.

   Reconnaître (identifier par la mémoire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesidentifyknowplacerecallrememberspot

2. Acknowledge officiallyB1formal

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

   reconnaître officiellement

   • 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.

   Synonymesacceptacknowledgeadmitallowconcedeconfirmendorsegrant

   Antonymesdenydisavowrejectrepudiate

3. Show appreciationB1formal

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

   Reconnaître (montrer de la gratitude)

   • 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.

   Synonymesacknowledgeapplaudappreciatecelebratecommendcredithailhonorpraisesalute

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglectoverlook