Word: RECOGNIZE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of RECOGNIZE
- To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
"I recognised his face immediately."
- To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
"The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday."
- (or with clause) To acknowledge or consider (as being a certain thing or having a certain quality or property).
"I recognize that my behaviour has been unacceptable."
- To cognize again
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "recognize" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "recognize" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RECOGNIZE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RECOGNIZE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RECOGNIZE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RECOGNIZE:
- # the recognize effect
- # master of recognize
- # playing with recognize
- # in terms of recognize
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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