knows

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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

For all anyone knows, it’s a wolf in furry clothing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

He knows the risks if Chinese models are left to dominate the future.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

"It might be in ethanol, co-generation, solar panels or water purification cells. Who knows? There are a lot of different options," he remarks.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

"The next step is to point this at systems where nobody knows the response of the system quantitatively -- including regimes that classical computers can't reach."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

She smiles at me, like she knows she’s right, even though she isn’t.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam