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understand information v.
be familiar with v.

VERB

understand information

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 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

VERB

be familiar with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

experience feel identify see

STRONG

associate fraternize savor sustain taste undergo

WEAK

be acquainted with be friends with get acquainted have dealings with

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain

WEAK

be ignorant forget misinterpret misunderstand

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knows

Earth has Guy Gardner’s sympathy, but the world needs John Stewart — a hero who knows fear and was raised to understand what to do with it.

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

Ms. James is a savvy operator and knows she is playing with house money.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Outside of the stadium however, noise among the fanbase has been building and Slegers knows her position is being questioned.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

He says he knows the streets of Kyiv well enough to navigate without aids.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Somehow he’s both home and he knows I’m here.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse