Appreciate, accept as valid, acclaim, and applaud are all synonyms for recognize. Ignore and overlook are these antonyms of recognize. And here are another 46 synonyms for recognize.
Recognize Synonyms
1. admit
- Accept as valid
- Accept
- Accredit
- Acknowledge
- Admit
- Allow
- Appreciate
- Apprehend
- Be aware of
- Be cognizant of
- Be conscious of
- Certify
- Cognize
- Concede
- Confess
- Discern
- Endorse
- Grant
- Officially approve
- Own
- Perceive
- Put the seal of approval on
- Ratify
- Realize
- Sanction
- See
- Take on board
- Understand
- Uphold
- Validate
- Support
2. appreciate
- Acclaim
- Applaud
- Appreciate
- Be grateful for
- Commend
- Give recognition to
- Honour
- Pay tribute to
- Reward
- Salute
- Show appreciation of
- Show gratitude to
- Take one's hat off to
- Pay homage to