Recognize and Seize

Recognize

Recognize verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

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

Seize verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: a critic with a sharp intellect that is able to seize the most subtle nuances of a work of art

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Recognize and seize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Recognize" instead a verb "Seize".

Nearby Words: seizure, seizing, seised

Hillary tries to seize the opportunity to rise to even greater power than before, but decides to switch back after her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, fails to recognize her with her new body and voice.Jack: Really?

Source: Webcomic / Mulberry
Although we never see Mickey actually fight, he is a good judge of boxing talent and has enough business savvy to recognize when Rocky is getting played (or when he's been able to seize the main chance).

Source: Franchise / Rocky

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