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understand information v.
be familiar with v.

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

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knows

“Oh my God, she’s a seasoned actor. I have no advice for her. She knows what she’s doing,” added Jama.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Savoy, a Washington, D.C., resident who works in philanthropy, knows others in the transplant community consider any alcohol consumption wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

And Riley knows the world will be watching closely, to see how many seats are filled for the Trojans’ second game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

"They didn't take account of the fact that he was severely autistic, he didn't have a proper mental health assessment, and she knows her son, and she says that he needs proper care," Wallis said.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Father Monaghan knows of Joey’s devotion to her faith.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly