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recognise

  • a variation of recognize.
    recognize
    verb (used with object)
    to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc..

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The Saracens hooker, who was made England captain by Borthwick in 2024 before the role passed to Maro Itoje 12 months later, said that he did not recognise the situation described by the article.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

In its new report, the spending watchdog said public bodies in all sectors recognise decarbonisation is important.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The King is to deliver a speech on Tuesday which is expected to recognise the painful legacy of slavery.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

A spokesperson added: "We recognise that this approach can present significant challenges for individuals and families who do not meet the eligibility criteria for accessing these services."

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

We agreed that it should be carried into execution, and that Provis should never recognise us if we came below Bridge, and rowed past Mill Pond Bank.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens