Recognize and Specify

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Recognize verb - To have a clear idea of.

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

Specify verb - To give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly.

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Recognize and specify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Recognize" instead a verb "Specify".

people	recognize people	specify people
word	recognize word	specify word
time	recognize time	specify time
way	recognize way	specify way
Other words: characters, difference, mother, song, tune.

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