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recognized

/ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/

Meanings
verb
To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

Examples :

"I recognised his face immediately."
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Related Words

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration reconnoiter

reconnoiter noun

/ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtə/ /ˌɹɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/

An act or instance of reconnoitering.

"The pilot reported the findings of his reconnoiter."

Illustration unacceptable

unacceptable noun

/ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/

Something that is not acceptable.

"Late arrival to class is an unacceptable reason for missing the test. "

Illustration testimonial

testimonial noun

/ˌtestɪˈmoʊniəl/ /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəl/

A statement, especially one given under oath; testimony

"The lawyer presented a powerful testimonial from the eyewitness, which helped prove the defendant's innocence. "

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

Illustration acknowledge

acknowledge verb

/əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/ /ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/

To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

"to acknowledge the being of a god"

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consideration noun

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

Illustration appreciation

appreciation noun

/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.

"We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service."

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environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

Illustration recognised

recognised verb

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

Illustration commendation

commendation noun

/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/

The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

"The firefighter received a commendation for his bravery in rescuing the child from the burning building. "

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elementary noun

/(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

An elementary school

"My son attends the elementary school near our house. "