ˈrekəɡnaɪz v.tr. (also -ise) 1
identify (a
person or thing) as
already known;
know again. 2
realize or
discover the nature of. 3 (foll. by that) realize or
admit. 4
acknowledge the
existence, validity,
character, or claims of. 5
show appreciation of;
reward. 6 (foll. by
as, for)
treat or acknowledge. 7 (of a
chairperson etc.)
allow (a person) to
speak in a
debate etc. øørecognizable n. recognizability n. recognizably adv. recognizer n. [OF recon(n)issstem of reconnaistre f. L recognoscere recognit(as
RE-, cognoscere learn)]