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I don't recognize you vs I haven't recognized you

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I don't recognize you' is used in the present tense to express a current lack of recognition. On the other hand, 'I haven't recognized you' is used in the present perfect tense to indicate that the recognition hasn't occurred up to the present moment.
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I don't recognize you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used in the present tense to express a current lack of recognition towards someone.

Examples:

  • I don't recognize you. Have we met before?
  • I don't recognize you with your new haircut.
  • I don't recognize you in that costume.
  • I don't recognize you without your glasses.
  • I don't recognize you without your beard.
  • Jun 20, 2016 ... ... I don't recognize you", presumably they would understand this to mean that you didn't recognize their voice, as you have nothing else to ...
  • Mar 12, 2017 ... It's just sometimes I don't recognize you.” Logan ... Logan, the latest entry in the now ten (!) film X-Men movie canon from 20th Century Fox, ...
  • I don't recognize you: masks, fleeting interactions and awful memory. by Cecilia Duran October 10, 2022 January 9, 2023. Share this: Click to share on ...
  • Jan 16, 2017 ... I would use "I don't recognize your voice" instead of "I don't recognize you" in a phone conversation. emsr2d2. Moderator. Staff ...
  • Feb 24, 2017 ... I don't recognize you Psycho-Manchester on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/psycho-manchester/art/I-don-t-recognize-you-665524814Psycho ...
  • Jun 17, 2020 ... Synonym for I don't recognize you. Don't recognize - you just.. don't recognize the person (sorry, a little hard to say without using don't ...
  • Mar 15, 2024 ... I don't recognize you anymore… As you sat next to her, it became evident who you are now. You've knowingly or unknowingly aligned yourself ...
  • I don't recognize you. You are new. I remember this scenario. However, it's a strange thing to want to do, to come here. I'm curious what events will lead ...
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... If you're not in context, I don't recognize you. I once worked security at a rock concert. Someone tried to get past without a backstage ...
  • I don't recognize you. You are new. I remember this... scenario, however. It's a strange thing to want to do, to come here. I'm curious what events would ...

Alternatives:

  • I am not familiar with you.
  • I can't place you.
  • I can't remember where I know you from.
  • I don't remember meeting you before.
  • I don't recall seeing you.

I haven't recognized you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used in the present perfect tense to indicate that the recognition has not occurred up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I haven't recognized you since you changed your hair color.
  • I haven't recognized you without your usual glasses.
  • I haven't recognized you in this new outfit.
  • I haven't recognized you with that new hairstyle.
  • I haven't recognized you without your beard.
  • Mar 5, 2010 ... "Hello, how are you; last time I haven't recognized you" even when it's a weird expression even in spanish. Digg this Post! Share on Facebook ...
  • ... I haven't recognized you…”) Or maybe he was just some guy who thought my wide, worried eyes were actually wide with interest. Is Malcolm dead? Could it have ...
  • ... I haven't recognized you." Like24 years ago. Share. Alan G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor. It's a great question, but I'm not entirely convinced by the answer ...
  • Oct 21, 2019 ... ... I haven't recognized you because of the side effects of medication. The girl in all my photos with steroid moon face looks lovely, but she ...
  • Mar 20, 2023 ... I haven't recognized you on insta but that's very cool. Upvote
  • Dec 7, 2015 ... chances are, I haven't recognized you. Names are very important to God. • In Genesis 1, He gave names to His creation, like “day,” “night ...
  • Jun 5, 2020 ... But then i didn't get confident to talk with you." He told me still wearing his humble smile on his face. "But i haven't recognized you unless ...
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... ... I haven't recognized you as such, please email me). If that impressive track record wasn't enough, he actually went down to the scene of the ...
  • Apr 23, 2021 ... ... I haven't recognized you ever since / Drugs and love and friendships. ... And I haven't recognized you ever since. Drugs and love and ...

Alternatives:

  • I have not identified you.
  • I have not acknowledged you.
  • I have not realized it was you.
  • I have not noticed your presence.
  • I have not perceived your identity.

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