recognized

Meanings

Verb

• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
• be fully aware or cognizant of
• detect with the senses
• perceive to be the same
• grant credentials to
  • "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
• express greetings upon meeting someone
• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
• exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
• show approval or appreciation of
  • "My work is not recognized by anybody!"
  • "The best student was recognized by the Dean"
• simple past and past participle of recognize

Adjective Satellite

• generally approved or compelling recognition
  • "his recognized superiority in this kind of work"
• provided with a secure reputation
  • "a recognized authority"

Adj

• Notable; distinguished; honored.

Synonyms

accepted, accredit, acknowledge, agnise, agnize, discern, distinguish, greet, know, make out, pick out, realise, realize, recognise, recognised, recognize, spot, tell apart