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Recognized vs Celebrated - What's the difference?

recognized | celebrated |

As adjectives the difference between recognized and celebrated

is that recognized is notable; distinguished; honored while celebrated is famous or widely praised for good works.

As verbs the difference between recognized and celebrated

is that recognized is (recognize) while celebrated is (celebrate).

recognized

English

Alternative forms

*recognised (UK )

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Notable; distinguished; honored.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
    • , title=(The China Governess) , chapter=Foreword citation , passage=‘I understand that the district was considered a sort of sanctuary,’ the Chief was saying. ‘ […] They tell me there was a recognized swag market down here.’}}

    Verb

    (head)
  • (recognize)

    • celebrated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • famous or widely praised for good works
    • She became a celebrated actress, but never won any major awards.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (celebrate)

    • See also

    * well-known