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be conversant in

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 cognizant 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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Zembuch-Young runs a theater department with more than 150 students participating, which includes putting on both a full-length musical and a play each year and asking his team to be conversant in ASL.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

The Ifills gathered nightly to watch network newscasts, and the children were expected to be conversant in the major events of the civil rights and Vietnam War eras.

From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2016

The OSHbot will be conversant in English and Spanish, to start, with other languages to be added later.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 29, 2014

Nowadays, smart-set types are expected to be conversant in European soccer.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2014

We cannot be conversant in parochial business, without observing a littleness predominant in most parishes, by using every finesse to relieve themselves of paupers, and throwing them upon others.

From An History of Birmingham (1783) by Hutton, William