RECOGNISES

Show approval or appreciation of

Example: "My work is not recognized by anybody!"

Grant credentials to

Example: "The regents officially recognized the new educational institution"

Detect with the senses

Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"

Express greetings upon meeting someone

Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

Example: "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"

Be fully aware or cognizant of

Perceive to be the same

Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

Example: "The crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"