Basic Details
Word: Recognized
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of "recognize")
Meaning: Identified someone or something from having encountered them before; acknowledged the existence or validity of something.
Synonyms: Identified, acknowledged, distinguished
Antonyms: Ignored, overlooked, disregarded
Idioms and Phrases
- Recognized authority: Someone officially accepted as knowledgeable or influential. Example: "She is a recognized authority in the field of medicine."
- Recognized by all: Universally acknowledged or accepted. Example: "His talent is recognized by all who know him."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He recognized her from their school days immediately.
Example 2: The organization was recognized for its efforts in community service.
Example 3: I recognized the tune, but I couldn't remember the name of the song.
Fun Fact
The word "recognized" comes from the Latin word recognoscere, meaning to recall or review. Over time, it evolved to signify identifying or acknowledging someone or something formally.
Famous Quote
"Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become and recognized by the value you add." - Jim Rohn
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "recognized" mean?
a) Ignored something
b) Identified or acknowledged something
c) Destroyed something
d) Forgot something
Answer: b) Identified or acknowledged something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "recognized"?
a) Overlooked
b) Ignored
c) Acknowledged
d) Rejected
Answer: c) Acknowledged
3. Which is an antonym of "recognized"?
a) Noted
b) Ignored
c) Distinguished
d) Identified
Answer: b) Ignored
4. Which sentence uses "recognized" correctly?
a) I recognized her voice on the phone.
b) He was recognize in the crowd.
c) She will recognized the answer.
d) They recognizing the pattern.
Answer: a) I recognized her voice on the phone.
5. What does the idiom "recognized authority" refer to?
a) A beginner in a field
b) Someone who gives orders
c) A person respected and accepted as an expert
d) A person who ignores advice
Answer: c) A person respected and accepted as an expert
