recognized — Acknowledged as being valid, legitimate, or having a particular status. It can also mean identified from previous encounters or accepted as an authority.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Acknowledged as being valid, legitimate, or having a particular status. It can also mean identified from previous encounters or accepted as an authority.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- The dog recognized its owner's footsteps and started wagging its tail before the door even opened.
- I barely recognized my friend after his extreme makeover - he looked like a completely different person!
- The university is recognized for its outstanding research programs.
recognized
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/]
Acknowledged as being valid, legitimate, or having a particular status. It can also mean identified from previous encounters or accepted as an authority.
Acknowledged as being valid, legitimate, or having a particular status. It can also mean identified from previous encounters or accepted as an authority.
Though disguised, the truth surprised - finally recognized!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin recognoscere, meaning 'to know again' or 'to recall to mind.' The word combines the idea of repeated knowledge - literally seeing or understanding something that you knew before.
Breakdown
re- (again/back) + cogn- (to know/learn) + -ize (verb suffix) + -ed (past participle)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The dog recognized its owner's footsteps and started wagging its tail before the door even opened.”
“I barely recognized my friend after his extreme makeover - he looked like a completely different person!”
“The university is recognized for its outstanding research programs.”
“My cat recognized the sound of the can opener from three rooms away and came running.”
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