recognise
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
A2
英語
~ 1100
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Identify from previous knowledge
To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.
用法パターン：
to recognise [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
類義語
identify (More formal and can be used in technical contexts, but similar in meaning when confirming who or what something is.)
対義語
misidentify (Means to identify incorrectly; the opposite of recognising accurately.)
コロケーション
recognise a face
|recognise a voice
|recognise someone instantly
|easily recognise
テーマ
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
B2
action
2
Acknowledge as valid or true
To say or show that something is true or accepted.
用法パターン：
to recognise [something] as [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
類義語
acknowledge (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable in formal contexts, but 'acknowledge' can also mean simply admitting something without formal acceptance.)
対義語
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as true or valid.)
コロケーション
recognise a government
|recognise a qualification
|recognise rights
テーマ
law
|politics
例文
- The country refused to recognise the new regime.
- Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
- We must recognise the importance of early education.
学習者向け例文
- The school recognises his diploma.
- Many countries recognise the new law.
- I recognise that this is a problem.
動詞
B1
action
3
Admit something is true
To agree that something is true or important.
用法パターン：
to recognise that [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
類義語
accept (Slightly broader; can mean agreeing to take something, not just admitting truth.)
対義語
deny (Means to refuse to accept that something is true.)
コロケーション
recognise a problem
|recognise the need for change
テーマ
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We must recognise that mistakes were made.
- He recognised his own limitations.
- They recognised the need for urgent action.
学習者向け例文
- I recognise that I was wrong.
- She recognises the danger.
- We recognise the need for help.
動詞
B1
action
4
Show appreciation for achievement
To thank or praise someone for what they did.
用法パターン：
to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
類義語
honour ('Honour' is more formal and ceremonial; 'recognise' can be used in everyday contexts.)
対義語
overlook (Means to fail to notice or acknowledge someone's efforts.)
コロケーション
recognise hard work
|recognise achievement
テーマ
work
|social
|relationships
例文
- The company recognised her years of service with an award.
- We should recognise his contribution to the project.
- Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
学習者向け例文
- The boss recognised her good work.
- They recognised his help in the meeting.
- We recognised her big effort.
文法
辞書形
recognise
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
音節・強勢
re - cog - nise （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
活用形
Verb
- Base: recognise
- 3rd Person Singular: recognises
- Present Participle: recognising
- Past: recognised
関連語
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
表現
be recognised for
1/bˈi ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd fɚ/
fixed phrase
Receive acknowledgement for reason
To get thanks or praise for something you did well.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- We must recognise the fact that resources are limited.
- She recognises the fact that change takes time.