recognize

Meanings

• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
  • "We do not recognize your gods"
• be fully aware or cognizant of
• detect with the senses
• perceive to be the same
• grant credentials to
  • "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
  • "recognize an academic degree"
• express greetings upon meeting someone
• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
• exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
• show approval or appreciation of
  • "My work is not recognized by anybody!"
  • "The best student was recognized by the Dean"

Synonyms

accredit, acknowledge, agnise, agnize, discern, distinguish, greet, know, make out, pick out, realise, realize, recognise, spot, tell apart