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Meaning of the word recognized in English

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recognized

US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪzd/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪzd/

Verb

1.

identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.

Example:
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I recognized her when her wig fell off
2.

acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of.

Example:
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the defense is recognized in Mexican law
Synonym:
acknowledgeacceptadmitconcedeallowgrantconfessownrealizeperceivediscernappreciateunderstandapprehendseecognizecertifyaccreditendorsesanctionvalidateratifyupholdsupport
Synonym:
overlook
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recognize