recognize vs accept

accept vs recognize

recognize and accept both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recognize	No	No	Yes	No
accept	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, accept is a hypernym of recognize; that is, accept is a word with a broader meaning than recognize:

recognize: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
accept: consider or hold as true

recognize (verb)	accept (verb)
perceive to be the same	consider or hold as true
be fully aware or cognizant of	react favorably to; consider right and proper
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority	tolerate or accommodate oneself to
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for	be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal
express greetings upon meeting someone	give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
detect with the senses	receive willingly something given or offered
grant credentials to	take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
show approval or appreciation of	admit into a group or community
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)	receive (a report) officially, as from a committee
	make use of or accept for some purpose
	be designed to hold or take

Difference between recognize and accept

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