How to Use "Recognition" with Example Sentences

recognition (n): the act of seeing someone or something and knowing who the person is or what it is; the act of understanding something and accepting that it is true; the act of showing praise and rewarding someone for good work

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Used with adjectives:

"The patient had immediate recognition of his family."
(immediate, instant)

"Word recognition is beneficial for early reading."
(word)

"The cell phone has the capability of voice recognition."
(voice, speech, face, fingerprint)

"The company gave full recognition to its top employees."
(full, special, proper, well-deserved)

"She deserves worldwide recognition for her amazing talent."
(worldwide, universal, widespread, general, national, international)

"He received public recognition for his bravery."
(public)

Used with verbs:

"The movie star avoided recognition by wearing a wig."
(avoided)

"He deserves recognition for his years of hard work."
(deserves)

"She gained recognition worldwide as an outstanding artist."
(gained, achieved, earned, obtained, won, received)

Used with prepositions:

"He was able to enter the hotel without recognition."
(without)

"She earned recognition as a powerful leader."
(as)

"They received recognition for their hard work."
(for)

"He received an award in recognition of years of loyal service."
(in)

"He finally received recognition from his boss."
(from)