Definition
Definition of recognising - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
perceptionRare UK identifying something or someone from previous encountersRare UK
- She had a recognising look when she saw her old friend.
2.
acknowledgmentRare UK acknowledging the existence or validity of somethingRare UK
- He gave a recognising nod to the speaker's argument.
Origin of recognising
Latin, recognoscere (to know again)
Examples of recognising in a sentence
A recognising nod indicated she knew the answer. She gave a recognising smile to her colleague. The committee was recognising the efforts of the volunteers.
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- French:familiarisé, validant, ...
- German:identifizierend, anerkennend, ...
- Italian:riconoscente, ammettendo, ...
- Spanish:reconocedor, reconociendo, ...
- Portuguese:identificador, reconhecendo, ...
- Chinese:认出的, 认可的, ...
- Japanese:認識している, 認めている, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعَرِّف, معترف, ...
- Hebrew:מַזְהֶה, ...
- Russian:узнающий, признающий, ...
- Ukrainian:впізнаючий, визнаючий, ...
- Hindi:पहचानने वाली, मान्यता देने वाली, ...
Definition of recognise - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
identify againUK identify someone or something from having encountered them beforeUK
- She recognised her friend from college at the reunion.
2.
awarenessUK be fully aware or cognizant of a factUK
- He recognises the importance of education.
3.
acknowledge formallyUK acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality ofUK
- The government refused to recognise the newly formed country.
4.
appreciateUK show approval or appreciation for someone's actionsUK
- The teacher recognised the student's hard work.
5.
authorizationUK grant official credentials or status to someoneUK
- The university recognises this course for credit.
Origin of recognise
Latin, recognoscere (to know again)
Examples of recognise in a sentence
They recognised the landmark from their last visit. She recognises the signs of a storm approaching. They recognise the need for immediate action. The committee will recognise his contributions formally. They refused to recognise the authority of the new leader. The company recognised her innovative ideas.
He was recognised for his volunteer work. The board recognises her qualifications for the position. The government recognises the organization as a charity.
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- French:reconnaître, comprendre, ...
- German:erkennen, anerkennen, ...
- Italian:riconoscere, rendersi conto, ...
- Spanish:reconocer, darse cuenta, ...
- Portuguese:reconhecer, perceber, ...
- Chinese:认出, 意识到, ...
- Japanese:認識する, 理解する, ...
- Arabic:عَرَفَ, أَدْرَكَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַכִּיר, לְהַכִּיר בְּ, ...
- Russian:узнать, осознавать, ...
- Ukrainian:впізнати, усвідомлювати, ...
- Hindi:पहचानना, सचेत होना, ...
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