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recognise

recognise

Meaning of recognise

acknowledge

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British English/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/
American English/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/
Russian transcription[prʲiznɐˈvatʲ]
recognize
recognise - признавать
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recognise with Russian translation

recognise usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы признаём важность традиционных ремёсел на городской ярмарке.

We recognise the importance of traditional crafts at the town fair.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Люди признают старые символы и объясняют посетителям их значение.

People recognise old symbols and teach visitors what they mean.

🇺🇸US

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы признаём важность традиционных ремёсел на городской ярмарке.

We recognize the importance of traditional crafts at the town fair.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Люди признают старые символы и объясняют посетителям их значение.

People recognize old symbols and teach visitors what they mean.

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recognise belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

recogniseпризнавать
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between recognise / acknowledge / identify / admit / accept / concede

🇬🇧English
recognise

UK spelling of 'recognize' with the same meanings: to identify or accept something.

B1Very Often

I recognise his face but can't remember his name.

Я признаю/узнаю его лицо, но не помню имя.

🇬🇧English

To admit or accept the truth of something, often formally or publicly; also to confirm receipt.

B1Often

She acknowledged the mistake and apologized.

Она признала ошибку и извинилась.

🇬🇧English

To establish or recognize who or what someone/something is; to point out or name.

B1Often

The witness identified the suspect in the line-up.

Свидетель опознал подозреваемого при показе.

🇬🇧English

To confess or concede something, often reluctantly, especially a fault or mistake.

B1Often

He admitted that he had forgotten the meeting.

Он признал, что забыл встречу.

🇬🇧English

To receive or take something willingly; to agree that something is true or valid.

B1Very Often

She accepted the explanation and moved on.

Она приняла объяснение и перестала об этом думать.

C
🇬🇧English
concede

To admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly or after initial denial.

B2Often

He conceded that the plan had problems.

Он признал, что у плана были проблемы.

🇬🇧English

To become aware of or understand something through the senses or the mind.

B2Often

She perceived a change in his attitude.

Она почувствовала/восприняла изменение в его отношении.

E
🇬🇧English
endorse

To express approval or support for something or somebody; to give formal backing.

B2Often

The committee endorsed the new guidelines.

Комитет одобрил новые рекомендации.

L
🇬🇧English
legitimize

To make something legal, acceptable, or official; to grant legitimacy.

B2Rarely

Recognizing the government would legitimize its authority.

Признание правительства узаконило бы его власть.

🇬🇧English

To establish the truth or correctness of something; to verify.

B1Often

The test confirmed the diagnosis.

Тест подтвердил диагноз.

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recognise translation: признавать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce recognise

/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognise translation

признавать

recognise examples

We recognise the importance of traditional crafts at the town fair.

recognise transcription

/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/, /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

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recognise meaning: what does it mean?

acknowledge

recognise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

recognise is pronounced as /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

recognise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We recognise the importance of traditional crafts at the town fair. Translation: Мы признаём важность традиционных ремёсел на городской ярмарке.

Is recognise part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

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Is recognise part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, recognise (recognize) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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