recognize vs receive

recognize and receive both are verbs.

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

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

Other hyponyms of recognize include shake hands, bob, curtsy, salute, present, salute, salute, hail, herald, welcome, say farewell, bid, wish.

recognize (verb)	receive (verb)
perceive to be the same	convert into sounds or pictures
be fully aware or cognizant of	receive a specified treatment (abstract)
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority	accept as true or valid
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for	regard favorably or with disapproval
express greetings upon meeting someone	bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
detect with the senses	partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament
grant credentials to	express willingness to have in one's home or environs
show approval or appreciation of	register (perceptual input)
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)	go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
	receive as a retribution or punishment
	get something; come into possession of
	have or give a reception
	experience as a reaction