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recognise

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about recognise at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Show approval or appreciation of.
    My work is not recognized by anybody!
  2. Grant credentials to.
    The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
  3. Detect with the senses.
    The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards