recognise
Recognise (verb) means the standard British spelling of 'recognize', other than the Oxford spelling style. Example: “I didn't recognise you with your new haircut and glasses.”
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The standard British spelling of 'recognize', other than the Oxford spelling style.
"I didn't recognise you with your new haircut and glasses."
"Can you recognise the tune if I hum the first few notes?"
"The dog will recognise its owner's footsteps long before the door opens."
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What is the meaning of recognise?
"recognise" (verb) means the standard British spelling of 'recognize', other than the Oxford spelling style.
What is another word for recognise?
Other words for "recognise" include realise, know, acknowledge, distinguish, realize, recognize.
How do you use recognise in a sentence?
Example: "I didn't recognise you with your new haircut and glasses."
