Basic Details
Word: Recognised
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To identify someone or something because you have seen or heard them before.
Synonyms: Acknowledged, Identified, Discerned
Antonyms: Ignored, Overlooked, Disregarded
Idioms and Phrases
- Recognise the signs: To notice or understand what is happening based on clues. Example: "She can recognise the signs of a storm before it begins."
- Not recognise your own: To not appreciate or acknowledge someone familiar. Example: "When he changed his hairstyle, his friends said they didnt recognise him as one of their own."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I recognised my old teacher as soon as I saw her in the caf.
Example 2: The famous artist was finally recognised for his incredible work at the gallery.
Example 3: It is important to recognise the contributions of everyone in the team.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word 'recognise' comes from the Latin word 'recognoscere', which means 'to know again'? This explains why we use it to describe identifying something we already know!
Famous Quote
"To recognise and appreciate what weve got, is the first step toward love." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "recognised" mean?
a) To forget someone
b) To identify something seen before
c) To ignore a situation
d) To create something new
Answer: b) To identify something seen before
2. Which of these is a synonym of "recognised"?
a) Disregarded
b) Acknowledged
c) Confused
d) Forgotten
Answer: b) Acknowledged
3. Which sentence uses "recognised" correctly?
a) She recognised her favourite song on the radio.
b) He recognised the painting and painted it.
c) I cannot recognise the elephant flying.
d) They recognised the game before they played it.
Answer: a) She recognised her favourite song on the radio.
4. Which idiom means to identify something from previous knowledge?
a) Recognise the signs
b) To break the ice
c) Keeping your head above water
d) Jumping on the bandwagon
Answer: a) Recognise the signs
5. What is the opposite of "recognised"?
a) Realised
b) Ignored
c) Remembered
d) Appreciated
Answer: b) Ignored
