become aware

VERB

hear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attend get listen overhear pick up read

STRONG

apprehend auscultate catch descry devour eavesdrop hark hearken heed strain

WEAK

be all ears get an earful get wind of give an audience to give attention give ears make out take in

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore lose misunderstand

VERB

hearken

Synonyms

STRONG

apprehend attend auscultate catch descry devour eavesdrop get give hark heed listen overhear read strain take

WEAK

be all ears get an earful get wind of give an audience to give attention give ears make out pick up

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain be immune calm disregard fail hold ignore keep lose miss misunderstand neglect soothe

Example Sentences

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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Australia had become aware that the women were to return home on Wednesday, when tickets were booked.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

There was no attorney named Susan Millan associated with Catholic Charities, and the deceit was just one example of hundreds that the group has become aware of when desperate immigrants eventually reach the real organization.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“When did the city attorney’s office become aware, what actions were taken, and why were city officials not notified promptly?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"Savoring involves slowing down to become aware of and focus on positive experiences," said first author Noah Larsen, a graduate student at Illinois.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

It took a little time for Adam to become aware that Samuel was standing before him.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

become aware

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