Meaning of recognize
Definition of recognize
(verb)
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"
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"