recognized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd//
KK: /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Well-known or acknowledged for a particular quality or achievement.
Example
She is a recognized expert in her field.
Conversation
Did you hear that Sarah got an award last night?
Yeah, I saw that! She's really recognized for her hard work.
It's great to see her getting the attention she deserves.
Absolutely! She has always been such a recognized talent in our group.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
notable
distinguished
esteemed
Antonyms
unknown
obscure
unrecognized
verb
Definition
To have identified someone or something as having been seen or known before.
Example
She recognized him immediately when he walked into the room.
Tense Forms
Past: recognized
Past Participle: recognized
Conversation
I saw Sarah at the café yesterday, and I recognized her right away.
Oh, really? I haven't seen her in ages!
Yeah, she looked great and we talked for a bit.
Root Explanation
Recognized → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "cognoscere" (meaning to know). The word "recognized" 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 'recognized' refers to identifying something you already know.
Visually Confused Words
unrecognized
precognize
nonrecognized
preconize
cognize
prerecognize
misrecognize
uncognized