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be cognizant of

VERB

appreciate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge comprehend fathom grasp know perceive read realize recognize sympathize with understand

STRONG

apprehend dig savvy

WEAK

be aware of be conscious of catch the drift see daylight take account of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get

WEAK

be critical criticize decrease depreciate disparage disregard lose value overlook

VERB

bear in mind

Synonyms

WEAK

be aware of beware call to mind consider forget heed mind note remember take into account take into consideration to remember

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore

VERB

realize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehend get grasp know recognize think understand

STRONG

apprehend catch conceive discern envisage envision fancy feature image imagine visualize

WEAK

become conscious of catch on get it get the idea get the picture get through one's head pick up see daylight take in vision

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve forget misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand

STRONG

disregard lose

WEAK

fail ignore neglect

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It’s important to be cognizant of that possibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“So just trying to be cognizant of that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

Mercifully, the Supreme Court may be cognizant of both the incomprehensibility of immigration paperwork and the weighty consequences of denaturalization and green card rescission.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

Ryan's book just hit bookstores, and I don't expect the average person to have read it or to be cognizant of this additional information.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2023

“We all must be cognizant of the close proximity of this Facility to NYC which is home to a major part of our population ...” Blah blah blah.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

be cognizant of

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