recognise
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
A2
Inglés
~ 1100
felismer, ráismer, elismer, belát
VERBO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
to recognise [someone/something]
I recognised her from the party last year.
Felismertem őt a tavalyi partiról.
He recognised the song as soon as it started playing.
Amint megszólalt, felismerte a dalt.
Do you recognise this handwriting?
She didn’t recognise him without his glasses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I recognise my teacher in the photo.
Felismerem a tanáromat a fényképen.
Do you recognise this man?
Felismered ezt a férfit?
She recognises the music on the radio.
He does not recognise the place.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
Significado
Identify from previous knowledge
Colocaciones
recognise a face
|recognise a voice
|recognise someone instantly
|easily recognise
Sinónimos
identify (More formal and can be used in technical contexts, but similar in meaning when confirming who or what something is.)
Antónimos
misidentify (Means to identify incorrectly; the opposite of recognising accurately.)
Temas
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.
To know who or what someone or something is because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before.
VERBO
B2
2
elismer
B2
Patrón de uso:
to recognise [something] as [something]
The country refused to recognise the new regime.
Az ország nem volt hajlandó elismerni az új rezsimet.
Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
A képesítéseit világszerte elismerik.
We must recognise the importance of early education.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The school recognises his diploma.
Az iskola elismeri a diplomáját.
Many countries recognise the new law.
Sok ország elismeri az új törvényt.
I recognise that this is a problem.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
Significado
Acknowledge as valid or true
Colocaciones
recognise a government
|recognise a qualification
|recognise rights
Sinónimos
acknowledge (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable in formal contexts, but 'acknowledge' can also mean simply admitting something without formal acceptance.)
Antónimos
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as true or valid.)
Temas
law
|politics
Definición
To say or show that something is true or accepted.
To officially accept, approve, or acknowledge something as valid, legal, or true.
VERBO
B1
3
Patrón de uso:
to recognise that [clause]
We must recognise that mistakes were made.
El kell ismernünk, hogy hibák történtek.
He recognised his own limitations.
Elismerte a saját korlátait.
They recognised the need for urgent action.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I recognise that I was wrong.
Elismerem, hogy tévedtem.
She recognises the danger.
Felismeri a veszélyt.
We recognise the need for help.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
Significado
Admit something is true
Colocaciones
recognise a problem
|recognise the need for change
Sinónimos
accept (Slightly broader; can mean agreeing to take something, not just admitting truth.)
Antónimos
deny (Means to refuse to accept that something is true.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To agree that something is true or important.
To accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is important.
VERBO
B1
4
elismer
B1
Patrón de uso:
to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
The company recognised her years of service with an award.
A cég díjjal ismerte el a sokéves munkáját.
We should recognise his contribution to the project.
El kellene ismernünk a projekthez való hozzájárulását.
Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The boss recognised her good work.
A főnök elismerte a jó munkáját.
They recognised his help in the meeting.
A megbeszélésen elismerték a segítségét.
We recognised her big effort.
Significado
Show appreciation for achievement
Colocaciones
recognise hard work
|recognise achievement
Sinónimos
honour ('Honour' is more formal and ceremonial; 'recognise' can be used in everyday contexts.)
Antónimos
overlook (Means to fail to notice or acknowledge someone's efforts.)
Temas
work
|social
|relationships
Definición
To thank or praise someone for what they did.
To show respect or gratitude for someone's achievements, efforts, or contributions.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
recognise
AFI
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
Sílabas y acento
re - cog - nise (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: recognise
- 3rd Person Singular: recognises
- Present Participle: recognising
- Past: recognised
Familia de palabras
Forms
recognises
verb
recognising
verb
recognised
verb
Core family
recognition
noun B1
recognisable
adjective B2
Related words
recognize
verb A2
Negative and opposite forms
unrecognisable
adjective
Expresiones
be recognised for
1/bˈi ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd fɚ/
fixed phrase
Receive acknowledgement for reason
To get thanks or praise for something you did well.
Ejemplos
- She was recognised for her outstanding research.
- They were recognised for their bravery.
recognise as
1/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Accept in a specific role/category
To say someone or something is in a certain role or group.
Ejemplos
- He was recognised as the best player of the season.
- The qualification is recognised as equivalent to a degree.
recognise the fact that
1/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz ðə fˈækt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
Admit a fact is true
To say that a certain thing is true.
Ejemplos
- We must recognise the fact that resources are limited.
- She recognises the fact that change takes time.