recognized

Definitions

Acknowledged the existence, validity, or legality of something.

Identified from previous encounters or knowledge.

Appreciated or given formal acknowledgment for an achievement or service.

Examples

She was finally recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of science.

I barely recognized him after he shaved off his long beard.

The international community has not yet recognized the new government.

Synonyms

acknowledged identified accepted admitted validated distinguished noted

Antonyms

ignored unrecognized overlooked denied disregarded unknown rejected