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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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This works because the Court knows that today’s small step can be followed by accepting relevant cases when they next believe they’re warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Nobody else knows the answer to that, BUT I DO!!!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

She knows full well that not everyone watching or listening to her will believe her.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Art and commerce are necessary bedfellows, a truth the Wu-Tang Clan not only knows, but uses to their advantage.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

My heartbeat thumped in my ears, thumping, thumping, telling me he knows, he knows.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith