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recognize
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority
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verb
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority
“The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”
verb
perceive to be the same
verb
be fully aware or cognizant of
verb
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
“We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us”
verb
express greetings upon meeting someone
verb
detect with the senses
“The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards”
verb
grant credentials to
“The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”
verb
show approval or appreciation of
“My work is not recognized by anybody!”
verb
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
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The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
We do not recognize your gods
We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards
I can't make out the faces in this photograph
The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
recognize an academic degree
My work is not recognized by anybody!
The best student was recognized by the Dean
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