knows

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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Among the many families she knows, Hinojosa thinks there are only about five who are even aware of the accounts — and they aren’t enrolling yet, either.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Any real-estate agent knows that nervous home buyers often need a lot of reassurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

And it is very, very hard to hear from somebody who knows better at every level.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

James, who is being treated at another Steps Together centre in Leicester, knows how that feels.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

‘I mean,’ he said quietly, ‘that he knows the way to the Mountain.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver