recognizes
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzəz// rec·og·nizes
v. to identify someone or something because you have seen or heard them before. It can also mean to accept that something is true or official.
v. to identify a person or thing from previous encounter or knowledge; to acknowledge the validity or legality of something. Transitive — requires a direct object.
She recognizes her old friend from across the street.
The software recognizes your face to unlock the phone without a password.
The international community finally recognizes the new government as the legitimate authority after years of diplomatic tension and civil unrest.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Pitfall
I recognize to himI recognize himRecognize is a transitive verb and does not take a preposition before the object.