Decode and Recognize

Decode

Decode verb - To have a clear idea of.
Usage example: I was never able to decode the strange relationship that existed between those two people

Recognize and decode are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recognize" instead a verb "Decode".

Nearby Words: decoding, decoder

Recognize

Recognize verb - To have a clear idea of.
Usage example: finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

Decode and recognize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decode" instead a verb "Recognize".

Common collocations

language decode language recognize language
code decode code recognize code
music decode music recognize music
symbols decode symbols recognize symbols
Other words: patterns.
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