recognize

wiedererkennen, erkennen

Wissen, wer jemand oder was etwas ist, weil man die Person oder Sache schon gesehen, gehört oder kennengelernt hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To know who someone is or what something is because you have seen, heard, or met them before.

• I recognize that song.
• She recognized her old teacher immediately.
• Did you recognize anyone in the photo?

So benutzt man es: recognize someone/something by something (I recognized her by her voice.)

Synonyme: identify, know

Häufige Wendungen: recognize someone, recognize a voice, recognize a face

anerkennen, einsehen

Verstehen und akzeptieren, dass etwas wahr oder wichtig ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To understand and accept that something is true or important.

• We recognize the problem.
• He recognized that he needed help.
• Do they recognize the importance of this work?

So benutzt man es: recognize that… (We recognize that the plan needs more work.)

Synonyme: acknowledge, accept, admit

Gegenteile: deny

Häufige Wendungen: recognize a problem, recognize the need, recognize the importance

würdigen, auszeichnen

Jemandem öffentlich für seine Arbeit oder Erfolge danken oder ihn dafür loben, oft mit einer Auszeichnung.

In einfachem Englisch: To publicly thank or praise someone for their work or achievements, often by giving an award.

• The award recognizes her hard work.
• They recognized volunteers at the annual dinner.
• He was recognized for thirty years of service.

So benutzt man es: recognize someone for something (The school recognized her for her work with young children.); recognize someone with something (They recognized his service with a special award.)

Synonyme: honor, commend

Häufige Wendungen: recognize someone's achievements, recognize outstanding service, recognize someone's contribution

anerkennen

Offiziell akzeptieren, dass etwas besteht, rechtmäßig ist oder Anspruch auf Berücksichtigung hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To officially accept that something exists, is legal, or has a right to be considered.

• The law recognizes their rights.
• Several countries recognized the new government.
• Is this qualification recognized abroad?

So benutzt man es: recognize someone/something as something (The government recognized the island as an independent state.)

Synonyme: acknowledge, accept

Gegenteile: reject

Häufige Wendungen: recognize a country, recognize someone's rights, recognize a qualification