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recognizing

The word “recognizing” has 4 syllables: rec-og-niz-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “recognizing” has 171 synonyms and 64 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for recognizing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for recognizing

Antonyms for recognizing

Meanings of recognizing

  • verb
    1. To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
    2. To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
    3. (or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).
    4. To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.
    5. To show formal appreciation of, as with an award, commendation etc.
    6. To review; to examine again.
    7. To reconnoiter.
    8. To have the property to bind to specific antigens.
    9. To cognize again.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher is recognizing students for their excellent performance.
  • She smiled after recognizing an old friend at the airport.
  • The software is capable of recognizing different languages.
  • He improved his memory by recognizing patterns more quickly.
  • The company is recognizing the importance of environmental sustainability.

On this page you'll find 235 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recognizing, such as: able to recognize, absorbing, acclaiming, acknowledging, acquainted, admiring, aesthetic.

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