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
come out of left field
to come from an unexpected place
The manager's new idea came out of left field and we have no idea what it means.