be aware of

VERB

appreciate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

apprehend dig savvy

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore

VERB

feel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge appear appreciate endure enjoy get go through have know meet notice perceive receive see seem sense suffer suggest taste understand welcome

STRONG

accept comprehend discern encounter exhibit note observe remark resemble savor undergo

WEAK

be affected be excited be impressed be sensible of be sensitive be turned on to get in touch get vibes have a hunch have funny feeling

VERB

hear of

Synonyms

WEAK

become aware of discover know know about

VERB

perceive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discern distinguish feel grasp identify observe realize recognize regard

STRONG

apperceive apprehend behold descry discover divine espy look mark mind note remark seize sense spot spy take

WEAK

make out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

avoid dodge give lose offer

WEAK

misinterpret

VERB

recognize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admit agree allow appreciate grant honor make perceive realize respect sanction see

STRONG

assent avow comprehend concede confess greet own salute

WEAK

approve accept

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemn deny disallow disapprove dispute disrespect dissent fail ignore lose neglect overlook prevent protest refuse reject veto

STRONG

disagree disavow disown repudiate

WEAK

miss misunderstand

VERB

take

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bring do enjoy have include like make perform play receive serve welcome work

STRONG

accommodate admit appropriate assume behave effect execute exercise exert function observe operate practice react relish sense treat undertake utilize

WEAK

deal with delight in enter upon give access let in luxuriate in put in practice take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy direct dislike exclude fail halt hate idle lack lose need neglect prevent refuse reject stop turn away want

STRONG

forget ignore leave miss overlook

WEAK

abstain add avoid be honest be immune disallow discontinue disenchant dodge give hold keep maintain misconceive misunderstand offer repulse

VERB

take

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept consider expect feel follow hold know receive see think

STRONG

apprehend assume believe catch compass comprehend deem experience gather grasp imagine observe perceive presume reckon regard sense suppose suspect

WEAK

interpret as look upon see as take in think of as

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon disbelieve discard disregard forget ignore misunderstand neglect reject

STRONG

let go lose misinterpret miss overlook release

WEAK

abstain add avoid be honest be immune disallow discontinue disenchant dodge fail give keep maintain misconceive offer refuse repulse stop

Example Sentences

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People need to be aware of the danger, and perhaps force Tim to actually be as friendly as he seems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Research shows that it’s not even realistic to expect consumers to be aware of all the provisions in form contracts that they’re asked to review and sign on a regular basis.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

The best way to avoid rattlesnakes is to stay on a designated trail and be aware of where you’re stepping.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Virgil van Dijk is fixated on Dembele as he moves into midfield, calling for midfielder Alexis Mac Allister to be aware of him.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He had hardly seemed to be aware of them, and they saw him more clearly than he saw them: they saw someone young, but very strong, and deeply stricken.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

be aware of

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