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| credit |
approval or praise given to a person or group for something that has been done; recognition. [1/7 definitions] |
| disguise |
to change or hide the looks of in order to prevent recognition. [1/4 definitions] |
| distinction |
recognition of differences. [1/3 definitions] |
| distinguish |
to act in a way that draws special recognition or distinction. [1/4 definitions] |
| honor |
acknowledgement or recognition. [2/8 definitions] |
| recognition |
Recognition is what happens when you realize that you know someone or something. It's your mind thinking, "Oh, yes. I know that person" or "Oh, yes. I know what that thing is." [2 definitions] |
| take a bow |
to come forward or stand up to receive applause, recognition, or praise. |
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