RECOGNIZE


Meaning of RECOGNIZE in English

(ACCEPT), [UK and ANZ] usually -ise [verb] - to accept that (something) is legal, true or importantYou must recognize the seriousness of the problems we are facing. [T]The international community has refused to recognize (= officially accept the existence of) the newly independent nation state. [T]He sadly recognized (that) he would die childless. [+ (that) clause]If a person's achievements are recognized, official appreciation is shown for them.The Prime Minister recognized her services to her country by awarding her an MBE.

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.