recognize

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz//ˈɹɛkənaɪz/

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verb

1. To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

2. To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.

"The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday."

3. (or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).

"I recognize that my behaviour has been unacceptable."

4. To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.

5. To show formal appreciation of, as with an award, commendation etc.

"His services were recognized in a testimonial."

6. To review; to examine again.

7. To reconnoiter.

8. To have the property to bind to specific antigens.

Source: en.wiktionary.org