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recognize vs think

think vs recognize

recognize is not a noun while think is a noun.

recognize and think both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recognize No No Yes No
think Yes No Yes No
As verbs, think is a hypernym of recognize; that is, think is a word with a broader meaning than recognize:
  • recognize: perceive to be the same
  • think: recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
Other hypernyms of recognize include call back, call up, recall, recollect, remember, retrieve.
recognize (noun) think (noun)
an instance of deliberate thinking
recognize (verb) think (verb)
perceive to be the same bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation
be fully aware or cognizant of use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority judge or regard; look upon; judge
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
express greetings upon meeting someone expect, believe, or suppose
detect with the senses have in mind as a purpose
grant credentials to be capable of conscious thought
show approval or appreciation of focus one's attention on a certain state
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate) decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting
ponder; reflect on, or reason about
have or formulate in the mind
dispose the mind in a certain way
imagine or visualize
Difference between recognize and think

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