show approval or appreciation of; My work is not recognized by anybody!; The best student was recognized by the Dean

[ Syn: recognize ]

grant credentials to; The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution; recognize an academic degree

[ Syn: accredit , recognize ]

detect with the senses; The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards; I cant make out the faces in this photograph

[ Syn: spot , recognize , distinguish , discern , pick out , make out , tell apart ]

express greetings upon meeting someone

[ Syn: greet , recognize ]

express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us

[ Syn: acknowledge , recognize ]

be fully aware or cognizant of

[ Syn: recognize , realize , realise , agnize , agnise ]

perceive to be the same

[ Syn: recognize ]

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods

[ Syn: acknowledge , recognize , know ]