licence vs recognise

licence is a noun but recognise is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
licence	Yes	No	Yes	No
recognise	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, recognise is a hyponym of licence; that is, recognise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than licence:

Other hyponyms of licence include franchise, charter, accredit, recognize.

licence (noun)	recognise (noun)
a legal document giving official permission to do something
freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)
excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

licence (verb)	recognise (verb)
authorize officially	perceive to be the same
	be fully aware or cognizant of
	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
	express greetings upon meeting someone
	detect with the senses
	grant credentials to
	show approval or appreciation of