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accept vs recognize

recognize vs accept

accept and recognize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accept No No Yes No
recognize No No Yes No
As verbs, recognize is a hyponym of accept; that is, recognize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than accept:
  • accept: consider or hold as true
  • recognize: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
accept (verb) recognize (verb)
consider or hold as true perceive to be the same
react favorably to; consider right and proper be fully aware or cognizant of
tolerate or accommodate oneself to accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to express greetings upon meeting someone
receive willingly something given or offered detect with the senses
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person grant credentials to
admit into a group or community show approval or appreciation of
receive (a report) officially, as from a committee exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
make use of or accept for some purpose
be designed to hold or take
Difference between accept and recognize

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