Engelsk

recognise

gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
A2 Engelsk
~ 1100
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Verb A2 action
1

Identify from previous knowledge

To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.

Bruksmønster: to recognise [someone/something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
Synonymer
identify (More formal and can be used in technical contexts, but similar in meaning when confirming who or what something is.)
Antonymer
misidentify (Means to identify incorrectly; the opposite of recognising accurately.)
Ordkombinasjoner
recognise a face |recognise a voice |recognise someone instantly |easily recognise
Temaer
daily life |communication |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Verb B2 action
2

Acknowledge as valid or true

To say or show that something is true or accepted.

Bruksmønster: to recognise [something] as [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
Synonymer
acknowledge (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable in formal contexts, but 'acknowledge' can also mean simply admitting something without formal acceptance.)
Antonymer
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as true or valid.)
Ordkombinasjoner
recognise a government |recognise a qualification |recognise rights
Temaer
law |politics
Eksempler
  • The country refused to recognise the new regime.
  • Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
  • We must recognise the importance of early education.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The school recognises his diploma.
  • Many countries recognise the new law.
  • I recognise that this is a problem.
Verb B1 action
3

Admit something is true

To agree that something is true or important.

Bruksmønster: to recognise that [clause]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
Synonymer
accept (Slightly broader; can mean agreeing to take something, not just admitting truth.)
Antonymer
deny (Means to refuse to accept that something is true.)
Ordkombinasjoner
recognise a problem |recognise the need for change
Temaer
communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • We must recognise that mistakes were made.
  • He recognised his own limitations.
  • They recognised the need for urgent action.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • I recognise that I was wrong.
  • She recognises the danger.
  • We recognise the need for help.
Verb B1 action
4

Show appreciation for achievement

To thank or praise someone for what they did.

Bruksmønster: to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
Synonymer
honour ('Honour' is more formal and ceremonial; 'recognise' can be used in everyday contexts.)
Antonymer
overlook (Means to fail to notice or acknowledge someone's efforts.)
Ordkombinasjoner
recognise hard work |recognise achievement
Temaer
work |social |relationships
Eksempler
  • The company recognised her years of service with an award.
  • We should recognise his contribution to the project.
  • Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • The boss recognised her good work.
  • They recognised his help in the meeting.
  • We recognised her big effort.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
recognise
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
Stavelser og trykk
re - cog - nise (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Bøyingsformer
Verb
  • Base: recognise
  • 3rd Person Singular: recognises
  • Present Participle: recognising
  • Past: recognised
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

be recognised for

1
/bˈi ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd fɚ/
fixed phrase

Receive acknowledgement for reason

To get thanks or praise for something you did well.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • We must recognise the fact that resources are limited.
  • She recognises the fact that change takes time.

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