recognize

Main Entry:: rec·og·nize
Pronunciation:: \ˈre-kig-ˌnīz, -kəg-\
Function:: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):: rec·og·nized; rec·og·niz·ing
Etymology:: modification of Anglo-French reconois-, stem of reconoistre, from Latin recognoscere, from re- + cognoscere to know — more at cognition
Date:: circa 1532

1: to acknowledge formally: as a: to admit as being lord or sovereign b: to admit as being of a particular status c: to admit as being one entitled to be heard : give the floor to d: to acknowledge the de facto existence or the independence of 2: to acknowledge or take notice of in some definite way: as a: to acknowledge with a show of appreciation <recognize an act of bravery with the award of a medal> b: to acknowledge acquaintance with <recognize a neighbor with a nod> 3 a: to perceive to be something or someone previously known <recognized the word> b: to perceive clearly : realize

— rec·og·niz·abil·i·ty

\ˌre-kig-ˌnī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -kəg-\ noun

— rec·og·niz·able

\ˈre-kəg-ˌnī-zə-bəl, -kig-\ adjective

— rec·og·niz·ably

\-blē\ adverb

— rec·og·niz·er noun

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