knows

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VERB

understand information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see

STRONG

apperceive apprehend cognize comprehend differentiate discern discriminate distinguish fathom grasp ken prize undergo

WEAK

be acquainted be cognizant be conversant in be informed be learned be master of be read be schooled be versed feel certain get the idea have down pat have information have knowledge of keep up on on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

confuse mix up not get

WEAK

be ignorant forget misinterpret

VERB

be familiar with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

experience feel identify see

STRONG

associate fraternize savor sustain taste undergo

WEAK

be acquainted with be friends with get acquainted have dealings with

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain

WEAK

be ignorant forget misinterpret misunderstand

Example Sentences

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knows

The Nobel jury knows it is being closely watched by the US president again this year.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Feels like he knows this is a losing battle, and even his heart isn’t in it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Nitin Nohria knows a thing or two about CEOs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Anyone who has ever heated a pot of water knows that temperature depends on more than how hot something gets.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

“I can’t move Midnight closer. Who knows where the sinkhole begins?”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes