Collocations for "recognition"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "recognition" in context.
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recognition
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- [voice, face] recognition
- a [jolt, flash] of recognition
- his eyes [flickered, flashed] in recognition
- [an increasing, a growing, a sudden] sense of recognition
- recognition of [threats, dangers, obstacles]
- recognition of the [claim, possibility, fact] that
- recognition of their own [mistakes, errors, oversights]
- recognition of the [pressing, urgent, dire] need
- recognition that [students, locals, parents] need help
- felt she deserved [more, greater] recognition (for)
- recognition [of, for] her [efforts, work]
- awarded in recognition of his [service, loyalty, efforts]
- a [promotion, pay increase] in recognition of
- give [full, some, partial] recognition to
- [his face, the painting] was damaged beyond recognition
'recognition' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):