i Register
In some senses, recognised is marked as UK. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
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.