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

He knows he cannot count on the support of his father, or his brothers, indefinitely.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

And they chuck it together and it looks pretty if you’re photographing it and it tastes like God knows what.

From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026

"Everyone knows I love a bit of glam and I love my nails."

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Meeks knows when and where to give his lead character distance, respecting that opacity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Renato knows this, and so does Joey’s doctor.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly