recognise vs license

license vs recognise

recognise is not a noun while license is a noun.

recognise and license both are verbs.

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

As verbs, license is a hypernym of recognise; that is, license is a word with a broader meaning than recognise:

recognise: grant credentials to
license: authorize officially

Other hypernyms of recognise include certify, licence.

recognise (noun)	license (noun)
	the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
	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

recognise (verb)	license (verb)
perceive to be the same	authorize officially
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

Difference between recognise and license

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