recognize
VERB
/rɛkəɡ,naɪz/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
recognize is a valid 9-letter word worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1E1C3O1G2N1I1Z10E1
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 10 + 1 =21 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 42TRIPLE WORD → 63
MEANING
What does recognize mean?
VERB · 9 SENSES
1
Express greetings upon meeting someone.
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2
Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority.
“We do not recognize your gods”
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3
Detect with the senses.
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4
Show approval or appreciation of.
“My work is not recognized by anybody!”
“The best student was recognized by the Dean”
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5
Be fully aware or cognizant of.
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6
Grant credentials to.
“The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution”
“recognize an academic degree”
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7
Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for.
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8
Perceive to be the same.
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RELATED
9
Exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate).
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