Basic Details
Word: Recognize
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To identify someone or something from having encountered them before; to acknowledge the existence or validity of something.
Synonyms: Identify, acknowledge, detect
Antonyms: Ignore, overlook, neglect
Idioms and Phrases
- Recognize someone by sight: To know who someone is just by looking at them. Example: "I didn't know his name, but I recognized him by sight."
- Recognize the signs: To notice and understand important clues or indications. Example: "She failed to recognize the signs of stress and burnout."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I didn't recognize her at first because she had changed so much.
Example 2: The government officially recognized the independence of the new country.
Example 3: He was recognized for his bravery during the rescue mission.
Fun Fact
The word "recognize" comes from the Latin word "recognoscere," which means "to know again." It has roots in re- (again) + cognoscere (to know).
Famous Quote
"To recognize one's own insanity is, of course, the arising of sanity." - Eckhart Tolle
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "recognize" mean?
a) To forget something
b) To identify someone or something
c) To walk past without noticing
d) To argue with someone
Answer: b) To identify someone or something
2. Which of the following is a synonym of "recognize"?
a) Ignore
b) Acknowledge
c) Overlook
d) Avoid
Answer: b) Acknowledge
3. Which is an antonym of "recognize"?
a) Detect
b) Know
c) Neglect
d) Accept
Answer: c) Neglect
4. Which sentence uses "recognize" correctly?
a) I recognize her from the gym.
b) He was recognize in the street.
c) She recognizes to the party.
d) We recognizing the answer now.
Answer: a) I recognize her from the gym.
5. What does the idiom "recognize the signs" mean?
a) To make a sign
b) To paint road signs
c) To notice and understand warnings or indicators
d) To ignore important messages
Answer: c) To notice and understand warnings or indicators
