express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"
perceive to be the same be fully aware or cognizant of detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"
If people or organizations recognize something as valid, they officially accept it or approve of it. Most doctors appear to recognize homeopathy as a legitimate form of medicine France is on the point of recognizing the independence of the Baltic States. = accept
detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
To enter an obligation of record before a proper tribunal; as, A B recognized in the sum of twenty dollars