recognise
gb/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/ us/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
A2
Engels
~ 1100
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Werkwoord
A2
action
1
Identify from previous knowledge
To know a person or thing because you saw or heard them before.
Gebruikspatroon:
to recognise [someone/something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recognise' with 'realise'. 'Recognise' means to identify from memory; 'realise' means to become aware of something.
Synoniemen
identify (More formal and can be used in technical contexts, but similar in meaning when confirming who or what something is.)
Antoniemen
misidentify (Means to identify incorrectly; the opposite of recognising accurately.)
Woordcombinaties
recognise a face
|recognise a voice
|recognise someone instantly
|easily recognise
Thema's
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Werkwoord
B2
action
2
Acknowledge as valid or true
To say or show that something is true or accepted.
Gebruikspatroon:
to recognise [something] as [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal identification; here it refers to formal acceptance, not visual recognition.
Synoniemen
acknowledge (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable in formal contexts, but 'acknowledge' can also mean simply admitting something without formal acceptance.)
Antoniemen
reject (Means to refuse to accept something as true or valid.)
Woordcombinaties
recognise a government
|recognise a qualification
|recognise rights
Thema's
law
|politics
Voorbeelden
- The country refused to recognise the new regime.
- Her qualifications are recognised worldwide.
- We must recognise the importance of early education.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The school recognises his diploma.
- Many countries recognise the new law.
- I recognise that this is a problem.
Werkwoord
B1
action
3
Admit something is true
To agree that something is true or important.
Gebruikspatroon:
to recognise that [clause]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use 'realise' instead of 'recognise' here; 'realise' focuses on becoming aware, while 'recognise' focuses on admitting truth.
Synoniemen
accept (Slightly broader; can mean agreeing to take something, not just admitting truth.)
Antoniemen
deny (Means to refuse to accept that something is true.)
Woordcombinaties
recognise a problem
|recognise the need for change
Thema's
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- We must recognise that mistakes were made.
- He recognised his own limitations.
- They recognised the need for urgent action.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I recognise that I was wrong.
- She recognises the danger.
- We recognise the need for help.
Werkwoord
B1
action
4
Show appreciation for achievement
To thank or praise someone for what they did.
Gebruikspatroon:
to recognise [someone's] [work/effort/contribution]
Synoniemen
honour ('Honour' is more formal and ceremonial; 'recognise' can be used in everyday contexts.)
Antoniemen
overlook (Means to fail to notice or acknowledge someone's efforts.)
Woordcombinaties
recognise hard work
|recognise achievement
Thema's
work
|social
|relationships
Voorbeelden
- The company recognised her years of service with an award.
- We should recognise his contribution to the project.
- Teachers were recognised for their dedication.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The boss recognised her good work.
- They recognised his help in the meeting.
- We recognised her big effort.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
recognise
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
US/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
re - cog - nise (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: recognise
- 3rd Person Singular: recognises
- Present Participle: recognising
- Past: recognised
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
be recognised for
1/bˈi ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzd fɚ/
fixed phrase
Receive acknowledgement for reason
To get thanks or praise for something you did well.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- We must recognise the fact that resources are limited.
- She recognises the fact that change takes time.