recognize vs recollect

recognize and recollect both are verbs.

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

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

Other hypernyms of recognize include call back, call up, recall, remember, retrieve, think.

recognize (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
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)