Recognized

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛk.əɡˌnaɪzd/

Definitions of recognized

verb to acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something

Example Sentences

A1 She recognized her friend from a distance.

A2 The teacher recognized the student's hard work.

B1 The company recognized the need for change in their business model.

B2 The scientist's work was recognized with a prestigious award.

C1 Her talent was recognized early on in her career.

C2 The artist was recognized as a pioneer in the art world.

adjective acknowledged or familiar because of previous experience or knowledge

Example Sentences

A1 She recognized her friend from school.

A2 The teacher recognized the student's hard work.

B1 The company recognized his talent and offered him a promotion.

B2 The artist was recognized for his contributions to the art world.

C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research was recognized by the Nobel committee.

C2 Her exceptional leadership skills were recognized by top executives in the industry.

Examples of recognized in a Sentence

formal The scientist was recognized for her groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

informal Everyone recognized him as the best player on the team.

slang She finally got recognized for her sick dance moves.

figurative His hard work and dedication were finally recognized when he received a promotion.

Grammatical Forms of recognized

past tense

recognized

plural

recognizes

comparative

more recognized

superlative

most recognized

present tense

recognize

future tense

will recognize

perfect tense

have recognized

continuous tense

is recognizing

singular

recognize

positive degree

recognized

infinitive

recognize

gerund

recognizing

participle

recognized

Origin and Evolution of recognized

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'recognized' originated from the Latin word 'recognoscere', which means to know again or to acknowledge.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'recognized' has evolved to refer to the act of acknowledging or identifying someone or something as known or familiar.