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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knows

“This is a horrible situation to be in. Nobody knows whether they are keeping their job,” Greenfield said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

For student Eshal, part of the reason Primark feels more expensive is because she knows how low prices are at Shein.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

She said her team is very familiar with homeless individuals in the district and knows many by name.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

But no one really knows anything about Darline Graham, so a few others are deciding to give it a shot.

From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2026

As long as no one else knows, they are safe from public scrutiny.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly