recognize

(verb) accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. Synonyms: acknowledge, recognise, know. Examples: "The crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne." "We do not recognize your gods."

(verb) be fully aware or cognizant of. Synonyms: recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise.

(verb) detect with the senses. Synonyms: spot, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart. Examples: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards." "I can't make out the faces in this photograph."

(verb) perceive to be the same. Synonyms: recognise.

(verb) grant credentials to. Synonyms: accredit, recognise. Examples: "The regents officially recognized the new educational institution." "Recognize an academic degree."

(verb) express greetings upon meeting someone. Synonyms: greet, recognise.

(verb) express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for. Synonyms: acknowledge, recognise. Examples: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us."

(verb) exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate).

(verb) show approval or appreciation of. Synonyms: recognise. Examples: "My work is not recognized by anybody!." "The best student was recognized by the dean."