recognize

見覚えがある、気づく

以前見たり聞いたり会ったりしたことから、誰かや何かが分かる。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： recognize someone/something by something (I recognized her by her voice.)

類義語： identify, know

よく使う表現： recognize someone, recognize a voice, recognize a face

認める、理解する

あることが本当である、または重要であると理解し、受け入れる。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： recognize that… (We recognize that the plan needs more work.)

類義語： acknowledge, accept, admit

反対語： deny

よく使う表現： recognize a problem, recognize the need, recognize the importance

表彰する、功績を認める

仕事や成果を公に褒めたり、感謝を示したりする。賞を与えることもある。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： 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.)

類義語： honor, commend

よく使う表現： recognize someone's achievements, recognize outstanding service, recognize someone's contribution

承認する、認める

存在や合法性、考慮される権利があることを正式に認める。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： recognize someone/something as something (The government recognized the island as an independent state.)

類義語： acknowledge, accept

反対語： reject

よく使う表現： recognize a country, recognize someone's rights, recognize a qualification