Synonyms: acknowledge, know, recognise, recognize
Definition: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Usage: The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne; We do not recognize your gods
Similar words: accept
Definition: consider or hold as true
Usage: I cannot accept the dogma of this church; accept an argument
Synonyms: recognise, recognize
Definition: perceive to be the same
Similar words: think, call back, call up, recall, retrieve, recollect, remember
Definition: recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
Usage: I can't remember saying any such thing; I can't think what her last name was; can you remember her phone number?; Do you remember that he once loved you?; call up memories
Synonyms: recognise, recognize, realise, realize, agnise, agnize
Definition: be fully aware or cognizant of
Similar words: know, cognise, cognize
Definition: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
Usage: I know that the President lied to the people; I want to know who is winning the game!; I know it's time
Synonyms: recognise, recognize, acknowledge
Definition: express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
Usage: We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us
Similar words: give thanks, thank
Definition: express gratitude or show appreciation to
Synonyms: greet, recognise, recognize
Definition: express greetings upon meeting someone
Similar words: accost, address, come up to
Definition: speak to someone
Synonyms: recognise, recognize, accredit
Definition: grant credentials to
Usage: The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution; recognize an academic degree
Similar words: certify, licence, license
Definition: authorize officially
Usage: I am licensed to practice law in this state
Synonyms: recognise, recognize
Definition: show approval or appreciation of
Usage: My work is not recognized by anybody!; The best student was recognized by the Dean
Similar words: appreciate, prize, treasure, value
Definition: hold dear
Usage: I prize these old photographs