recognise

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: rec-og-nise (3)

English Definition

Identify someone or something from having encountered them before.

Example Sentence

I recognised him at first sight.

US IPA /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

UK IPA /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

identify know acknowledge realize distinguish

ignore overlook misunderstand