vaguely recognize

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them, but not very well

vaguelyVERB + ADVERB

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recognize

Examples (10)

  • I vaguely recognize that face, but I can't place it.
  • She said something that I vaguely recognized from an old movie.
  • Do you vaguely recognize this tune? It sounds familiar.
  • Although he tried to hide, I could vaguely recognize his silhouette in the dim light.
  • Having met him only once, I only vaguely recognize his voice.
  • The old photograph made her vaguely recognize a distant relative.
  • He claimed to vaguely recognize the suspect from a news report.
  • I don't fully remember, but I vaguely recognize the name.
  • After years, she still vaguely recognized the old house despite renovations.
  • If you vaguely recognize anyone from the drawing, please inform the police.