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I recognize that song from music class.
What does Recognize mean?
Recognize means know something again.
Dictionary definition
To know someone or something because you have seen, heard, or learned it before.
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Good readers recognize patterns in a passage.
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The scientist learned to recognize small changes in the data.
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rek · ug · nyz · strongest beat: rek
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MeaningRecognize means know something again.
ExampleExample: I recognize that song from music class.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- rek · ug · nyz
- Strongest beat
- rek
- Ending
- nyz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rek.
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recognize
verb
recognized
Past-tense form of recognize.
verb
recognizing
-ing form of recognize.
noun
recognition
The act of identifying or giving credit.
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