cognize
[ kog-nahyz ]
/ ˈkɒg naɪz /
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verb (used with object), cog·nized, cog·niz·ing.
to perceive; become conscious of; know.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of cognize
First recorded in 1650–60; back formation from cognizance
OTHER WORDS FROM cognize
cog·niz·er, nounpre·cog·nize, verb (used with object), pre·cog·nized, pre·cog·niz·ing.un·cog·nized, adjectiveWords nearby cognize
cognitive therapy, cognitivism, cognizable, cognizance, cognizant, cognize, cognomen, cognoscenti, cognoscible, cognoscitive, cognovit
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British Dictionary definitions for cognize
cognize
cognise
/ (ˈkɒɡnaɪz, kɒɡˈnaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to perceive, become aware of, or know
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