Basic Details
Word: Recognised
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To identify someone or something that you have seen or known before.
Synonyms: Identified, acknowledged, distinguished
Antonyms: Ignored, overlooked, unrecognised
Idioms and Phrases
- Recognised at first glance: When someone is identified immediately. Example: "She was recognised at first glance by her friends due to her unique hairstyle."
- Not recognise one's own: When someone does not acknowledge their own people or things. Example: "He didnt recognise his old friends after all these years, which made them feel sad."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I recognised my favourite teacher at the park, even though she wasn't in her school uniform.
Example 2: The singer was recognised by her fans as she walked through the mall.
Example 3: After searching for a long time, I finally recognised the old photo of my grandmother from when she was young.
Fun Fact
The word "recognise" comes from the Latin word "recognoscere," which means "to know again." This shows how recognition is linked to memory and familiarity.
Famous Quote
"Recognition is the first step in the journey of transformation." - John McKnight
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "recognised" mean?
a) To ignore someone
b) To identify someone or something
c) To lose something
d) To forget about someone
Answer: b) To identify someone or something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "recognised"?
a) Ignored
b) Acknowledged
c) Forgotten
d) Overlooked
Answer: b) Acknowledged
3. Which is an antonym of "recognised"?
a) Acknowledged
b) Identified
c) Unrecognised
d) Distinguished
Answer: c) Unrecognised
4. Which sentence uses "recognised" correctly?
a) I recognised him from our last meeting.
b) She recognised him and walked past.
c) They recognised the rules of the game.
d) We recognised the sound of the bell ringing.
Answer: a) I recognised him from our last meeting.
5. What does the idiom "recognised at first glance" mean?
a) To forget someone
b) To notice something only after a long time
c) To identify immediately
d) To ignore someone
Answer: c) To identify immediately
