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recognise vs wish

wish vs recognise

recognise is not a noun while wish is a noun.

recognise and wish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recognise No No Yes No
wish Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wish is a hyponym of recognise; that is, wish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recognise:
  • recognise: express greetings upon meeting someone
  • wish: invoke upon
Other hyponyms of recognise include shake hands, bob, curtsy, salute, present, salute, salute, hail, herald, receive, welcome, say farewell, bid.
recognise (noun) wish (noun)
the particular preference that you have
an expression of some desire or inclination
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
a specific feeling of desire
recognise (verb) wish (verb)
perceive to be the same invoke upon
be fully aware or cognizant of order politely; express a wish for
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority make or express a wish
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
express greetings upon meeting someone to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
detect with the senses
grant credentials to
show approval or appreciation of
Difference between recognise and wish

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