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think vs recognise

recognise vs think

think is a noun but recognise is not a noun.

think and recognise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
think Yes No Yes No
recognise No No Yes No
As verbs, recognise is a hyponym of think; that is, recognise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than think:
  • think: recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
  • recognise: perceive to be the same
Other hyponyms of think include know, recognize, brush up, refresh, review.
think (noun) recognise (noun)
an instance of deliberate thinking
think (verb) recognise (verb)
bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation perceive to be the same
use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments be fully aware or cognizant of
judge or regard; look upon; judge accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
expect, believe, or suppose express greetings upon meeting someone
have in mind as a purpose detect with the senses
be capable of conscious thought grant credentials to
focus one's attention on a certain state show approval or appreciation of
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 think and recognise

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