recognize

v 1: discern; "His greed knew no limits" [syn: {acknowledge}, {know}]

2: be fully aware or cognizant of [syn: {realize}, {agnize}, {agnise}]

3: detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked

out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I

can't make out the faces in this photograph" [syn: {distinguish},

{discern}, {pick out}, {make out}, {tell apart}]

4: perceive to be the same

5: grant credentials to; as of educational institutions [syn: {accredit}]

6: express greetings upon meeting someone [syn: {greet}]

7: express obligation for [syn: {acknowledge}]

8: show approval or appreciation of; "My work is not recognized

by anybody!"