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recognized

/ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/adjective3 syllables

Recognized means: generally approved or compelling recognition.

Synonyms for recognized5

adjective, as in generally approved or compelling recognition

accepted, recognised, acknowledged

adjective, as in provided with a secure reputation

recognised, established, constituted

What does recognized mean?2

adjective

1

generally approved or compelling recognition“several accepted techniques for treating the condition”

2

provided with a secure reputation“a recognized authority”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Recognized in a sentence

  • Suddenly he heard a laugh, a laugh he recognized.Mithridates
  • I recognized them, but they didn't recognize me.ddnktr
  • Adriano's star potential was recognized by his mentor, who offered to train him further.Amastan
  • In the end, he recognized his own mistakes.FeuDRenais
  • We soon recognized each other, although we had not met for years.CM
  • She is an excellent scholar, and is recognized everywhere as such.AOCinJAPAN
  • He wasn't recognized as a great writer until after his death.CK
  • His great learning has at last been recognized.unknown

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