definition of
recognise

[1] #1 recognise v. [recognize] show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized by anybody!"; "The best student was recognized by the Dean". wn

[2] #2 recognise v. [accredit, recognize] grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree". wn

[3] #3 recognise v. [spot, recognize, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart] detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph". wn

[4] #4 recognise v. [greet, recognize] express greetings upon meeting someone. wn

[5] #5 recognise v. [acknowledge, recognize] express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us". wn