English · Common Verbs
recognize
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
[/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/]
know again
Intermediateverb
Definition
To know someone or something because you have seen them before.
Example
I almost did not recognize my old friend because he had grown a thick beard.
I almost did not recognize my old friend because he had grown a thick beard.
Etymology
From Latin 'recognoscere' (to know again), from 're-' and 'cognoscere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Spelled 'recognise' in British English; also means to officially accept.