recognised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd//
KK: /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Well-known or acknowledged for a particular quality or achievement.
Example
She is a recognised expert in her field.
Conversation
Did you hear that Maria was recognised at the awards last night?
Yeah, I saw that! She really deserves it after all her hard work.
Absolutely! It's nice to see someone so talented finally getting recognised.
For sure, I hope it inspires more people to pursue their passions.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
esteemed
renowned
celebrated
Antonyms
unknown
obscure
unrecognized
verb
Definition
To identify someone or something as having been seen or known before.
Example
She recognised him immediately when he walked into the room.
Tense Forms
Past: recognised
Past Participle: recognised
Conversation
I saw Sarah at the café yesterday, and I recognised her right away.
Oh really? I haven't seen her in ages!
Yeah, she looked great! I couldn't believe how much she had changed since high school.
Root Explanation
Recognised → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "cognoscere" (meaning to know). The word means to know again or to identify something that has been previously known.
Memory Tip
Think of 'knowing again' — 're-' means again, and 'cognoscere' means to know. This helps you remember that 'recognised' refers to identifying something you already know.
Visually Confused Words
unrecognized
precognize