Dictionary Check: recognise

"recognise" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

verb

show approval or appreciation of

Example: "My work is not recognized by anybody!"
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verb

grant credentials to

Example: "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
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verb

detect with the senses

Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
verb

express greetings upon meeting someone

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verb

express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
verb

be fully aware or cognizant of

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