Scrabble & Words with friends points
- recognize is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
- recognize is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
- recognize is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 24
Definition of recognize
- express greetings upon meeting someone (verb)
Synonyms
- greet
- recognise
- accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority (verb)
Examples
- We do not recognize your gods
Synonyms
- acknowledge
- know
- recognise
- detect with the senses (verb)
Synonyms
- discern
- distinguish
- make out
- pick out
- recognise
- spot
- tell apart
- show approval or appreciation of (verb)
Examples
- My work is not recognized by anybody!
- The best student was recognized by the Dean
Synonyms
- recognise
- be fully aware or cognizant of (verb)
Synonyms
- agnise
- agnize
- realise
- realize
- recognise
- grant credentials to (verb)
Examples
- The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution
- recognize an academic degree
Synonyms
- accredit
- recognise
- express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for (verb)
Synonyms
- acknowledge
- recognise
- perceive to be the same (verb)
Synonyms
- recognise
- exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate) (verb)
See definition of recognize in Merriam Webster