recognise
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
A2
Inglés
~ 1100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A2
action
1
Identify from previous knowledge
To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.
Patrón de uso:
to recognise [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
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.)
Colocaciones
recognise a face
|recognise a voice
|recognise someone instantly
|easily recognise
Temas
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- I recognised her from the party last year.
- He recognised the song as soon as it started playing.
- Do you recognise this handwriting?
- She didn’t recognise him without his glasses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I recognise my teacher in the photo.
- Do you recognise this man?
- She recognises the music on the radio.
- He does not recognise the place.
Verbo
B2
action
2
Acknowledge as valid or true
To say or show that something is true or accepted.
Patrón de uso:
to recognise [something] as [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
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.)
Colocaciones
recognise a government
|recognise a qualification
|recognise rights
Temas
law
|politics
Ejemplos
- The country refused to recognise the new regime.
- Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
- We must recognise the importance of early education.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The school recognises his diploma.
- Many countries recognise the new law.
- I recognise that this is a problem.
Verbo
B1
action
3
Admit something is true
To agree that something is true or important.
Patrón de uso:
to recognise that [clause]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
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.)
Colocaciones
recognise a problem
|recognise the need for change
Temas
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We must recognise that mistakes were made.
- He recognised his own limitations.
- They recognised the need for urgent action.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I recognise that I was wrong.
- She recognises the danger.
- We recognise the need for help.
Verbo
B1
action
4
Show appreciation for achievement
To thank or praise someone for what they did.
Patrón de uso:
to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
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.)
Colocaciones
recognise hard work
|recognise achievement
Temas
work
|social
|relationships
Ejemplos
- The company recognised her years of service with an award.
- We should recognise his contribution to the project.
- Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The boss recognised her good work.
- They recognised his help in the meeting.
- We recognised her big effort.
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.