recognize
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
rec · og · nize
ˈrek · əɡ · naɪz
English Definition
v. identify, know
Significado en Español
reconocer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhận ra, công nhận
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Example Sentence
I recognized her voice.
我认出了她的声音。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+cogn(know)+ize(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “Recognize”:
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A
Acknowledge
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B
Disregard
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C
Question
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D
Forget
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A — Acknowledge.
“recognize” means v. identify, know
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It took her a moment to ______ her old friend after so many years.
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A
forget
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B
ignore
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C
doubt
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D
recognize
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D — recognize.
“recognize” means v. identify, know
Common questions about “recognize”
What does “recognize” mean?
recognize — v. identify, know. In Chinese: 认出，识别.
How do you pronounce “recognize”?
recognize is pronounced /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: rec · og · nize.
How do you use “recognize” in a sentence?
I recognized her voice. (我认出了她的声音。)
What are synonyms for “recognize”?
identify, admit — all close in meaning to recognize (v. identify, know).
Is “recognize” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. recognize appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “recognize”?
re(again)+cogn(know)+ize(verb).
