| verb | show approval or appreciation of “My work is not recognized by anybody!” |
| verb | grant credentials to “The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution” |
| verb | detect with the senses “The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards” |
| verb | express greetings upon meeting someone |
| verb | express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for “We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us” |
| verb | be fully aware or cognizant of |
| verb | perceive to be the same |
| verb | accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority “The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne” |
| accreditation | noun | the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards) |
| discernible | adjective | capable of being perceived clearly |
| discernment | noun | perception of that which is obscure |
| greeter | noun | a person who greets |
| greeting | noun | (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) |
| acknowledgment | noun | a statement acknowledging something or someone |
| realization | noun | coming to understand something clearly and distinctly |
| realisation | noun | coming to understand something clearly and distinctly |
| recognition | noun | the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering |