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recognise vs recollect

recollect vs recognise

recognise and recollect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recognise No No Yes No
recollect No No Yes No
As verbs, recollect is a hypernym of recognise; that is, recollect is a word with a broader meaning than recognise:
  • recognise: perceive to be the same
  • recollect: recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
Other hypernyms of recognise include call back, call up, recall, remember, retrieve, think.
recognise (verb) recollect (verb)
perceive to be the same recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
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 recollect

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