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recognised
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Definitions
adj
1
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of recognized.
Collocations
5ADJ.
all, big, danish, dear, familiar, giant, most, national
She recognised all the familiar faces in the crowded room immediately.
VERB + RECOGNISED
delight, time, voice
I recognised her voice immediately when she called me from the airport.
RECOGNISED + NOUN
authority, constellations, fact, france, kiwi, species, wife
The kiwi is now a recognised symbol of New Zealand's unique wildlife.
PREP.
from, in
She was immediately recognised from her distinctive red hair as soon as she walked into the room.
ADV.
easily, immediately
She was immediately recognised by her former classmates at the reunion.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — generally approved or compelling recognition
adjective — provided with a secure reputation
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Danish is recognised as a protected minority language in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Tatoeba · #56643402
The giant panda is recognised as a national treasure of China, but in some conservation areas it is still killed by poachers.
Tatoeba · #73673003
I recognised him immediately.
Tatoeba · #156575004
It's about time Tom was recognised for all his hard work.
Tatoeba · #320362005
Tom couldn't work as a doctor in Australia because his qualifications were not recognised.
Tatoeba · #320731006
There are five recognised species of kiwi, all of which are vulnerable or endangered to some degree.
Tatoeba · #3318769Usage Notes
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