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don’t recognize vs didn’t recognize

The phrases "don’t recognize" and "didn’t recognize" are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Don’t recognize" is used in the present tense to indicate a current lack of recognition, while "didn’t recognize" is used in the past tense to indicate a lack of recognition in the past.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 625 views

don’t recognize

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a current lack of recognition.

Use "don’t recognize" in the present tense to express that you currently do not recognize someone or something.

Examples:

I don’t recognize that person.
I don’t recognize this song.
She doesn’t recognize the new logo.

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And I resent your suggesting I don't recognize a moral argument.
I found toxins in her system that I don't recognize.
You don't recognize in your brother basic human traits.
You just don't recognize the view, Karev...
Goodness me, a customer I don't recognize.
It's a number that I don't recognize.
This call came from a number I don't recognize.
Two young teenagers that I don't recognize.
I went high, but I don't recognize anything.
I don't recognize the authority of the federal government.
I don't recognize high school anymore.
I don't recognize any of them.
I don't recognize hat guy here.
No, I don't recognize the name.
I don't recognize this kind of kill.
I do, but I don't recognize these letters.
Forgive me, I don't recognize your faces.
And because I don't recognize your authority.
You know, that other fella I don't recognize.
I see a stare that I don't recognize.

Alternatives:

do not recognize
am not recognizing
fail to recognize
cannot recognize
am unaware of

didn’t recognize

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a lack of recognition in the past.

Use "didn’t recognize" in the past tense to express that you did not recognize someone or something in the past.

Examples:

I didn’t recognize him when he walked in.
She didn’t recognize the street after all the changes.
They didn’t recognize the importance of the situation at the time.

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She didn't recognize Kelley until later.
The only one you didn't recognize.
I didn't recognize Raul Lugo, John Scott did.
'Cause I didn't recognize some of the titles on the flier.
I told you I didn't recognize the smell.
But I didn't recognize any of the names on the cards.
The other day, Julio didn't recognize my voice.
I didn't recognize your number.
The boy said he didn't recognize Jorge Castillo in any of the photos.
So LAPD gang unit didn't recognize the ink.
I didn't recognize one country on that list.
She didn't recognize the boy, which is perfectly natural.
I didn't recognize your voice.
I didn't recognize you, General.
You probably didn't recognize me in this new page uniform.
But the guinness people didn't recognize it.
Hard to believe you didn't recognize anybody's voice.
He didn't recognize me, the first time.
He didn't recognize me from the parties.
I said I didn't recognize her.

Alternatives:

did not recognize
was not recognizing
failed to recognize
could not recognize
was unaware of

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