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recognise vs recognize

recognise

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verb

  1. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
  2. be fully aware or cognizant of
  3. grant credentials to
  4. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
  5. express greetings upon meeting someone
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Examples

It is recognised as a crime against humanity under international law.

His precocious ability recognised, he would go on to win the same scholarship held by Daniel Barenboim and Itzhak Perlman and to play at the Carnegie Hall.

Similarly, when the starter button is pressed, along with the clutch pedal, the system recognises the transponder signal, releases the engine immobiliser and the steering lock, and the engine starts.

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recognize

Definitions

verb

  1. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
  2. be fully aware or cognizant of
  3. grant credentials to
  4. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
  5. express greetings upon meeting someone
and more 4 ...

Examples

Dom recognized a master tactician when he saw one.

They have recognized that their business depends on world of mouth, and that world of mouth is based on customer satisfaction.

He plays David as a charismatic rogue - someone the audience is supposed to recognize as a bit of a scoundrel, but like nevertheless.

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