Recognize Meaning and Definition
Recognize
Pronunciation
/rɛkəɡnaɪz/
Part of Speech
Verb
Definition
To become aware of or notice something; to identify or distinguish something by its characteristics.
Examples
- She recognized the restaurant from the movie we watched.
- The doctor recognized the patient as one he had seen before.
Synonyms
- Identify
- Become aware of
- Notice
Antonyms
- Miss
- Overlook
- Forget
Etymology
The word “recognize” comes from the Latin “recognitio”, meaning “recognition” or “acknowledgment”.
Usage Notes
When using “recognize” in a sentence, the subject is usually a person or a group, and the object is usually something that is recognized.
Cultural References
In popular culture, the word “recognize” is often used in rap and hip-hop music to mean “to acknowledge or respect something”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
“Recognize the signs” – to understand the warning signals or clues
Related Words or Phrases
Identify, acknowledge, distinguish, perceive, notice
Collocations
Recognize someone – to recognize a person as someone you know
Frequency of Use
The word “recognize” is a common and frequently used word in modern language, especially in formal and professional contexts.
Common Misspellings
rekognize, recogize, rekigize