/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
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Meaning
To know a person or thing because you have seen them before; American English spells it recognize.
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Word origin
From Latin recognoscere, meaning to know again.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- recognoscere
- English cognates
- recognition, cognitive
Grammar
Examples
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"Recognise" means to know a person you have seen before.
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In America the same word is written "recognize".
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"Recognised" is the past form.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 4: recognise, hall, itself and 7 more words.