be cognizant

VERB

know

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 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

Example Sentences

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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

"We need to be cognizant of life in the deep subsurface and how human activity, like mining and carbon storage, could affect it," she said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 28, 2023

But “it doesn’t escape me that we need to be cognizant and prepared to protect the safety of the ballots, our staff and voters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Sweden is trying not to focus on Miyazawa, and be cognizant of all of the Japanese scoring threats.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 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

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