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knows

VERB

understand information

Synonyms

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appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see

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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

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ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

confuse mix up not get

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be ignorant forget misinterpret

VERB

be familiar with

Synonyms

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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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A smartphone might book restaurant reservations on its own because it has users’ calendars and knows their dietary restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She knows life will never be the same as it was before May 2, but she’d like to slow down a bit, in part, so she can enjoy the feeling of winning the Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Nobody knows for sure just how hard legendary flamethrowers like Walter Johnson, Bob Feller or Nolan Ryan truly threw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Pidgeon: Yes, clothes are incredibly important to the story and to how most of the public knows and remembers Carolyn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

‘Who knows? People were frightened, and when people are frightened, rumor becomes truth.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver