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RECOGNITION Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word recognition. (exact relations)
There are 26 hypernyms of the word recognition. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RECOGNITION

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acknowledgement
nounn
noun

• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

• a statement acknowledging something or someone

acknowledgment
nounn
noun

• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

• a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

• a statement acknowledging something or someone

identification
nounn
noun

• the act of designating or identifying something

• evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing

• the condition of having the identity (of a person or object) established

• the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

• the attribution to yourself (consciously or unconsciously) of the characteristics of another person (or group of persons)

realization
nounn
noun

• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

• making real or giving the appearance of reality

• a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer

• a sale in order to obtain money (as a sale of stock or a sale of the estate of a bankrupt person) or the money so obtained

• the completion or enrichment of a piece of music left sparsely notated by a composer

• something that is made real or concrete

acclaim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• enthusiastic approval

verb

• praise vociferously

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

accolade
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

admiration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• a favorable judgment

appreciation
nounn
noun

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• an expression of gratitude

• a favorable judgment

• an increase in price or value

approval
nounn
noun

• the formal act of approving

• a feeling of liking something or someone good

• acceptance as satisfactory

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

awareness
nounn
noun

• having knowledge of

• state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness

cognizance
nounn
noun

• having knowledge of

• range of what one can know or understand

• range or scope of what is perceived

commendation
nounn
noun

• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

consciousness
nounn
noun

• an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

• having knowledge of

familiarity
nounn
noun

• personal knowledge or information about someone or something

• usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known

• close or warm friendship

• a casual manner

• an act of undue intimacy

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

notice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an announcement containing information about an event

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• a request for payment

• advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• polite or favorable attention

• a short critical review

verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• notice or perceive

• make or write a comment on

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

perception
nounn
noun

• the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

• a way of conceiving something

• the process of perceiving

• knowledge gained by perceiving

• becoming aware of something via the senses

remembrance
nounn
noun

• the ability to recall past occurrences

• a recognition of meritorious service

reputation
nounn
noun

• the state of being held in high esteem and honor

• notoriety for some particular characteristic

• the general estimation that the public has for a person

respect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

Best Hypernyms For RECOGNITION

Alternatives for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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