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say farewell vs recognize

recognize vs say farewell

say farewell and recognize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
say farewell No No Yes No
recognize No No Yes No
As verbs, recognize is a hypernym of say farewell; that is, recognize is a word with a broader meaning than say farewell:
  • say farewell: say good-bye or bid farewell
  • recognize: express greetings upon meeting someone
Other hypernyms of say farewell include greet, recognise.
say farewell (verb) recognize (verb)
say good-bye or bid farewell perceive to be the same
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)
Difference between say farewell and recognize

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