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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But it is not clear whether the creator of the videos knows the UK at all: the account is really run by someone based in Sri Lanka.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Everyone knows Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“I just want to remind all of us — L.A. knows how to do this.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"He knows what he's doing with all his buildings," said Elizabeth Miller from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, while visiting the Lincoln Memorial.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

I glance at Avery, who knows the truth, but her expression doesn’t change.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison