To recognize
Example: He recognizes the pattern after repeated observations
Definition
"To recognize" means to identify or acknowledge someone or something as familiar or known, often based on previous knowledge or experience. For example, when he recognizes the pattern after repeated observations, he understands its recurring nature.
Etymology
The word "to recognize" comes from the Latin 'recognoscere,' meaning 'to know again' or 'to recall.' It combines 're-' (again) and 'cognoscere' (to know). Did you know that the root 'cognoscere' is also related to the English word 'cognition,' referring to the process of knowing?
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"To recognize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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