RECOGNIZE

v. 1. узнавать, опознавать; He recognized his wife's handwriting. This bird is easily recognized from the unusual shape of its tail. 2. признавать (что-л., кого-л.); to recognize a new government - признать новое правительство; to recognize smb. as lawful heir - признать кого-л. законным наследником; The operation is not recognized as legal in many states. It did not take long for him to he recognized as the natural leader of his society. 3. выражать признание, одобрение 4. сознавать, осознавать; to recognize one's duty - понимать свой долг; He recognized that he was not qualified for the post.