Synonyms of RECOGNIZING

verb

1. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

   • ACKNOWLEDGE22
   • RECOGNIZE21
   • RECOGNISE12
   • KNOW11

2. be fully aware or cognizant of

   • RECOGNIZE21
   • RECOGNISE12
   • REALIZE16
   • REALISE7
   • AGNIZE16

   Not playable in Scrabble US: AGNISE.

3. detect with the senses

   • SPOT6
   • RECOGNIZE21
   • RECOGNISE12
   • DISTINGUISH16
   • DISCERN10

   Also: pick out, make out, tell apart.

4. perceive to be the same

   • RECOGNIZE21
   • RECOGNISE12

5. grant credentials to

   • ACCREDIT13
   • RECOGNIZE21
   • RECOGNISE12

6. express greetings upon meeting someone

   • GREET6
   • RECOGNIZE21
   • RECOGNISE12

7. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

   • ACKNOWLEDGE22
   • RECOGNIZE21
   • RECOGNISE12

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

   • RECOGNIZE21

9. show approval or appreciation of

   • RECOGNIZE21
   • RECOGNISE12