ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ ækˈnɑl.ɪdʒ dɪˈsɜːn dɪˈsɝn dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ nəʊ noʊ

meɪk aʊt meɪk æɔt meɪk ʌʊt ˈɹi.ə.laɪz ˈɹɪə.laɪz ˈɹɛkənaɪz spɒt spɑt accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept their power and authority The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne We do not recognize your gods perceive to be the same be fully aware or cognizant of express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us express greetings upon meeting someone detect with the senses The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards I can't make out the faces in this photograph grant credentials to The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution recognize an academic degree show approval or appreciation of My work is not recognized by anybody! The best student was recognized by the Dean