recognize vs discriminate

discriminate vs recognize

recognize is not an adjective while discriminate is an adjective.

recognize and discriminate both are verbs.

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

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

recognize: detect with the senses
discriminate: distinguish

Other hyponyms of recognize include resolve.

recognize (adjective)	discriminate (adjective)
	marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

recognize (verb)	discriminate (verb)
perceive to be the same	recognize or perceive the difference
be fully aware or cognizant of	distinguish
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority	treat differently on the basis of sex or race
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
express greetings upon meeting someone
detect with the senses
grant credentials to
show approval or appreciation of
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

Difference between recognize and discriminate

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