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To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

Example: I recognised his face immediately.

To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.

Example: The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.

(or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).

Example: I recognize that my behaviour has been unacceptable.

To realize or discover the nature of something; apprehend quality in.

To cognize again