v.
1.accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
2.be fully aware or cognizant of
3.detect with the senses
4.perceive to be the same
5.grant credentials to
6.express greetings upon meeting someone
7.express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
8.exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
9.show approval or appreciation of
Idiom of the Day
put (someone or something) out to pasture or put out (someone or something) to pasture
to retire someone or something
We decided to put our old horse out to pasture and stop riding him.