English · Word Candidate

recognize

/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: recognizes · recognizing · recognized

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khớp với ký ức về một cuộc gặp trước

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VerbRegister: US

I recognized his face immediately, although his voice was different.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đồng ý về sự tồn tại hoặc tính hợp pháp

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VerbRegister: US

The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

to cognize again

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhận biết lại

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VerbRegister: UK, US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “recognize” mean?

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

Is “recognize” formal or informal?

recognize is generally US.