Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
rec·og·nize
\\ˈre-kig-ˌnīz, -kəg-\\ transitive verb
(-nized ; -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 of2. 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 nod3.
a. to perceive to be something or someone previously known
recognized the word
b. to perceive clearly : realize
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rec·og·niz·abil·i·ty \\ˌre-kig-ˌnī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē, -kəg-\\
noun
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rec·og·niz·able \\ˈre-kəg-ˌnī-zə-bəl, -kig-\\
adjective
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rec·og·niz·ably \\-blē\\
adverb
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rec·og·niz·er noun recognize
1414, "resume possession of land," from M.Fr. reconiss-, stem of reconoistre "to know again, identify, recognize," from O.Fr., from L. recognoscere "acknowledge, recall to mind, know again, examine, certify," from re- "again" + cognoscere "know" (from co- "with" + gnoscere "become acquainted;" see notice). Meaning "perceive something or someone as already known" first recorded 1533.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
☞ recognizerec·og·nize (
BrE also
-ise) /
5rekE^naiz /
verb (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时)1. [VN] ~ sb / sth (by / from sth) to know who sb is or what sth is when you see or hear them, because you have seen or heard them or it before
认识；认出；辨别出:
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. 他一进屋我就认出了他。
Do you recognize this tune? 你能听出这是哪支曲子吗？
I recognized her by her red hair. 我从她的红头发认出了她。⇨ note at
identify
2. ~ sth (as sth) to admit or to be aware that sth exists or is true
承认；意识到
SYN acknowledge
:
▪ [VN]
They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. 他们承认需要严肃对待这个问题。
Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. 那时候还没有把毒品看成严重问题。
▪ [V wh-]
Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. 谁也没意识到形势有多么紧急。
▪ [V that]
We recognized that the task was not straightforward. 我们意识到这个任务并非轻而易举。
▪ [VN that]
It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. 人们意识到这只是个临时的解决方案。
▪ [also VN to inf]3. ~ sb / sth (as sth) to accept and approve of sb / sth officially
(正式)认可,接受,赞成:
▪ [VN]
recognized qualifications 获得承认的资格
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. 英国已拒绝承认这个新的政权。
▪ [VN to inf]
He is recognized to be their natural leader. 人们都承认他是他们的当然领袖。 HELP This pattern is usually used in the passive.
此句型通常用于被动语态。
4.
[VN] be recognized (as sth) to be thought of as very good or important by people in general
赞赏；赏识；看重；公认:
The book is now recognized as a classic. 这本书现在是一部公认的经典着作。
She's a recognized authority on the subject. 她在这个学科上被奉为权威。5. [VN] to give sb official thanks for sth that they have done or achieved
正式向…致谢；正式感谢:
His services to the state were recognized with the award of a knighthood. 他被封为爵士,以表彰他对国家的贡献。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishrecognize
verb
1 know sb/sth again
ADV. immediately, instantly I immediately recognized the building. | easily This is the only species of flamingo in the region, easily recognized by its pink plumage. | barely, hardly Stella hardly recognized her brother.
VERB + RECOGNIZE learn to You learn to recognize the calls of different birds. | be easy to
PREP. as He recognized the man as one of the police officers. | by I recognized her by her red hair. | from I recognized them from a television show.
2 understand sth
ADV. fully They fully recognize the need to proceed carefully. | belatedly, finally The government has belatedly recognized the danger to health of passive smoking.
VERB + RECOGNIZE must | be important to | begin to | be slow to The company had been slow to recognize the opportunities available to it. | fail to
PREP. as This issue must be recognized as a priority for the next administration.
PHRASES be generally/universally/widely recognized, be increasingly recognized The strength of this argument is being increasingly recognized. | failure to recognize sth
3 accept sth officially
ADV. clearly The law clearly recognizes that a company is separate from those who invest in it. | formally, officially | internationally, nationally The Medway estuary is recognized internationally as a conservation area.
VERB + RECOGNIZE agree to | refuse to
PREP. as All rivers should be officially recognized as public rights of way.
PHRASES be legally recognized A bill of exchange is a legally recognized document. | a refusal to recognize sth
recognize verb
⇨ admit 1 (recognize that sth is a problem)
⇨ approve (recognized qualifications)
⇨ identify (recognize sb as an old friend)
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
rec·og·nize
\ˈrekə̇gˌnīz, -kēgˌn-
also ÷ -kəˌn-\
verb
(
-ed/-ing/-s)
Usage: see -ize
Etymology: modification (influenced by Latin
recognoscere & English
-ize) of Middle French
reconoiss- (stem of
reconoistre, from Latin
recognoscere to know again, recognize, examine, investigate, from
re- + cognoscere to know) — more at
cognition
transitive verb1. obsolete
a. : to admit the fact, truth, or validity of
b. : revise
,
correct
2.
a. : to recall knowledge of
: make out as or perceive to be something previously known
< recognized her long lost brother >
< recognized the word when they heard it again >
< recognized something familiar about the place >
b. : to perceive clearly
: be fully aware of
: realize
< recognized that this sort of thing had to stop sometime >3. : to acknowledge formally: as
a. : to admit as being of a particular status
< recognized as the legitimate representative >
< recognized him as king >
b. : to admit as being one entitled to be heard (as in a meeting)
: give the floor to
c.
(1) : to acknowledge the de facto existence of (as a government in a state)
(2) : to acknowledge the independence of (as a community or body that has thrown off the sovereignty of a state to which it was subject) and treat as independent or as otherwise effective
4. : to acknowledge in some definite way
: take notice of: as
a. : to acknowledge with a show of approval or appreciation
< recognizing with gratitude what had been done >
b. : to acknowledge acquaintance with
< refused to recognize him when he walked into the room >
c. : to admit the fact or existence of
< recognized the obligation >5. : to bind by a recognizance
intransitive verb: to enter into an obligation of record before a tribunal
re-cognize
\(ˈ)rē+\
transitive verbEtymology: re- + cognize : to cognize again