retrieve vs recognise

retrieve and recognise both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
retrieve	No	No	Yes	No
recognise	No	No	Yes	No

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

Other hyponyms of retrieve include know, recognize, brush up, refresh, review.

retrieve (verb)	recognise (verb)
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection	perceive to be the same
run after, pick up, and bring to the master	be fully aware or cognizant of
go for and bring back	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
get or find back; recover the use of	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
	express greetings upon meeting someone
	detect with the senses
	grant credentials to
	show approval or appreciation of