Tell verb – To give an oral or written account of in some detail. Recognize is a synonym for tell in identify topic. Sometimes you can use "Recognize" instead a verb "Tell", if it concerns topics such as ascertain, understand. Nearby Words: telling, teller
It is for this reason that creators of visual media will make sure that things look different enough for the audience to easily recognize and tell apart.
Not only does Lois not recognize the very distinct voices of men she knows, nor do they recognize hers, but Lois actually does what the callers tell her to do instead of just saying she did.
They also seem to know the names of complete strangers, but it can be hard to recognize since they tell them in an extremely colourful language and use lots and lots of metaphors.