recognize

immediately, instantly

She instantly recognized her old friend's voice on the phone after ten years.

easily

The famous actor was easily recognized when he walked into the coffee shop without his sunglasses.

barely, hardly

After many years abroad, I could barely recognize my old neighborhood when I returned home.

learn to

After working at the airport for a year, she learned to recognize every aircraft by its engine sound.

as

She recognized him as the waiter from the Italian restaurant downtown.

by

The police officer recognized the suspect by his distinctive tattoo on his left arm.

from

My teacher recognized me from my voice when I called the school.

fully

I fully recognize that learning a new language requires patience and consistent practice.

belatedly, finally

She finally recognized her old friend at the airport after many years apart.

be slow to

The government was slow to recognize the seriousness of the health crisis.

as

The coach recognized the young player as having real potential for the national team.

be generally/universally/widely recognized, be increasingly recognized

The importance of mental health in schools is now being widely recognized by educators.

clearly

The teacher clearly recognized the student's talent during the first class.

internationally, nationally

The young pianist was recognized nationally after winning the competition last year.

as

Her talent was finally recognized as exceptional by the music industry.

be legally recognized

Same-sex marriages are now legally recognized in many countries around the world.