Scrabble?! RECOGNIZE

Definitions of RECOGNIZE in various dictionaries:

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

verb - be fully aware or cognizant of

verb - detect with the senses

verb - perceive to be the same

verb - grant credentials to

verb - express greetings upon meeting someone

verb - express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

verb - exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

verb - show approval or appreciation of

To know to be something that has been perceived before: recognize a face.

To know or identify from past experience or knowledge: recognize hostility.

To perceive or show acceptance of the validity or reality of: recognizes the concerns of the tenants.

To permit to address a meeting: The club’s president recognized the new member.

To accept officially the national status of as a new government.

To show awareness of; approve of or appreciate: recognize services rendered.

To admit the acquaintance of, as by salutation: recognize an old friend with a cheerful greeting.

To enter into a recognizance.

Biology.

verb - to become aware of in one's mind