recognised

The British English spelling of 'recognized'; describes something that is acknowledged or accepted as valid, true, or important.

• 🇨🇳英国拼写，等同于“recognized”；指被承认、认可或接受为真实、有效或重要的。

1. Acknowledged or accepted B2 formal

   Having a secure reputation; generally approved or compelling recognition.

   • She is a recognised expert in the field of genetics.
   • The organisation is a recognised authority on international law.
   • His contributions to the community are widely recognised.

   🇨🇳公认的

   同义词: acceptedaccreditedacknowledgedapprovedestablishedsanctioned

   反义词: obscureunacknowledgedunknownunrecognized

2. Officially approved B2 formal

   Formally accepted or acknowledged by an official body or authority.

   • The university is a recognised institution for higher education.
   • This qualification is recognised in over 50 countries.
   • The charity is a recognised non-profit organisation.

   🇨🇳公认的

   同义词: accreditedacknowledgedauthorizedcertifiedlicensed

   反义词: unacknowledgedunofficialunrecognised

• more recognised comparative form
• most recognised superlative form

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

• 🇨🇳动词，表示识别或辨认出某人或某物（基于之前的接触），也指承认某事的存在、真实性或合法性。

1. Identify from previous knowledge A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇨🇳认出

   同义词: identifyknowplacerecallrememberspot

2. Acknowledge officially B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇨🇳承认

   同义词: acceptacknowledgeadmitallowconcedeconfirmendorsegrant

   反义词: denydisavowrejectrepudiate

3. Show appreciation B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇨🇳认可

   同义词: acknowledgeapplaudappreciatecelebratecommendcredithailhonorpraisesalute

   反义词: disregardignoreneglectoverlook

• recognised past participle
• recognized past participle
• recognised past simple
• recognized past simple
• recognising present participle
• recognizing present participle
• recognises third person singular
• recognizes third person singular