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      recognise
      verb
      accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
      perceive to be the same
      be fully aware or cognizant of
      express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
      express greetings upon meeting someone
      detect with the senses
      grant credentials to
      show approval or appreciation of
      Roots
      rere- · Latin · againcomco- · Latin · together, thoroughlygnosceregnise- · Latin · to know
      Words related to recognise
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      The word recognise breaks down into 3 roots of Latin origin: re-, from Latin re (“again”); co-, from Latin com (“together, thoroughly”); and gnise, from Latin gnoscere (“to know”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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