recognise - verb

• show approval or appreciation of
• grant credentials to
• detect with the senses
• express greetings upon meeting someone
• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
• be fully aware or cognizant of
• perceive to be the same
• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

recognise - thesaurus

accredit   acknowledge   agnise   agnize   discern   distinguish   greet   know   realise   realize   recognize   spot