She recognized his voice instantly.
She recognized his voice instantly.
English
recognize
ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪz, ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz, ˈrekəɡˌnaɪz, ˈɹɛkənaɪz
Meaning: to identify someone or something from previous encounters; to acknowledge the existence or validity of something
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | recognize |
| 3rd person singular present | recognizes |
| Present participle | recognizing |
| Past | recognized |
| Will future | will recognize |
| Going-to future | going to recognize |
| Imperative negative | don't recognize / do not recognize |
Example sentences
I recognized my old teacher from the photograph.
I recognized my old teacher from the photograph.
The company's trademark logo is recognized all over the world.
The company's trademark logo is recognized all over the world.
He is recognized as the originator of this innovative theory.
He is recognized as the originator of this innovative theory.
Usage Notes
Used when you see someone or something and remember it from before. Also used for formal acknowledgment of status or achievement.
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