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The correct spelling is recognize.
How to pronounce recognize
/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/
verbIPA: /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/
Say it like: Rec-oni-ze
The correct spelling is recognize. To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing. For example: "I recognised his face immediately."
Usage Examples
“I recognised his face immediately.”
“The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.”
“I recognize that my behaviour has been unacceptable.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
- 2.To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
- 3.(or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).
- 4.To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.
- 5.To show formal appreciation of, as with an award, commendation etc.
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