recognise
UK/'rekә^naiz/US
B1
Definitions
v.
British spelling of recognize: to identify from memory; to acknowledge; to show appreciation.
recognize 的英式拼法：认出；承认；赏识
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedIdentical to recognize — re- (again) + cogn (know) = 'to know again.' This is simply the British -ise spelling; see recognize for the full breakdown.
Root gnost still carries 11 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.recognise immediately立刻认出
- 2.officially recognise正式承认
- 3.recognise the importance of认识到……的重要性
- 4.recognise achievements表彰成就
Example Sentences
- 1.
She didn't recognise him with his new beard.
- 2.
The UK was quick to recognise the new state.