01 v. t. To know again; to perceive the identity of, with a person or thing previously known; to recover or recall knowledge of.
imp. & p. p.
Recognized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Recognizing
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1.
To know again; to perceive the identity of, with a person or thing previously known; to recover or recall knowledge of.“Speak, vassal; recognize thy sovereign queen.” — Harte.
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2.
To avow knowledge of; to allow that one knows; to consent to admit, hold, or the like; to admit with a formal acknowledgment; as, to recognize an obligation; to recognize a consul.
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3.
To acknowledge acquaintance with, as by salutation, bowing, or the like.
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4.
To show appreciation of; as, to recognize services by a testimonial.
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5.
To review; to reexamine.[Obs.]
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6.
To reconnoiter.[Obs.]
Syn.
To acknowledge; avow; confess; own; allow; concede. See Acknowledge.