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Results for: "recognize"

Translating from English to Finnish

Translations:

recognize — to match in memory
→ tunnustaa
→ tunnistaa
→ tuntea
recognize — to acknowledge the existence or legality of
→ tunnustaa

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


VERB (9)

1. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority;
- Example: "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"
- Example: "We do not recognize your gods"
[syn: acknowledge, recognize, recognise, know]

2. be fully aware or cognizant of;
[syn: recognize, recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise]

3. detect with the senses;
- Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
- Example: "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
[syn: spot, recognize, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart]

4. perceive to be the same;
[syn: recognize, recognise]

5. grant credentials to;
- Example: "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
- Example: "recognize an academic degree"
[syn: accredit, recognize, recognise]

6. express greetings upon meeting someone;
[syn: greet, recognize, recognise]

7. express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for;
- Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
[syn: acknowledge, recognize, recognise]

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

9. show approval or appreciation of;
- Example: "My work is not recognized by anybody!"
- Example: "The best student was recognized by the Dean"
[syn: recognize, recognise]