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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

Johnnie Raines III, who serves on the local neighborhood council, knows some of the people Inside Safe brought indoors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

Just another example of a place that knows how to invest in what makes it special.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Here, “Maddie’s Secret” fully diverges from its semi-parodic path, following Maddie to treatment, which, like many people who end up in mandatory care facilities, she doesn’t take seriously, believing she knows her body best.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

"The new government of Peru knows it, but it's a step," she added, referring to Friday's reconciliation.

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

“More and more members of Faith and Honor have flooded into town. The opening of the Manor is only two days away, and everyone knows that’s why they’re here: to start some drama.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold