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retrieve vs recognize

recognize vs retrieve

retrieve and recognize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retrieve No No Yes No
recognize No No Yes No
As verbs, recognize is a hyponym of retrieve; that is, recognize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than retrieve:
  • retrieve: recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
  • recognize: perceive to be the same
Other hyponyms of retrieve include know, recognise, brush up, refresh, review.
retrieve (verb) recognize (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
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
Difference between retrieve and recognize

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