Definitions

knew

[noo, nyoo] / nu, nyu /

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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The royal palace said it "knew nothing about this video" and that "we do not understand what goals it pursues. And we do not see it as necessary or appropriate".

From Barron's

Who knew that she was the queen of salads?

From The Wall Street Journal

The suspected money laundering was only reported by Credit Suisse in 2019, according to the attorney general, when Credit Suisse knew it was under criminal proceedings in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many Christian families Gezer knew as a child have left the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then she knew exactly where it needed to go.

From Los Angeles Times