knows 1 of 2

verb

Definition of knowsnext
present tense third-person singular of know
1
as in understands
to have a practical understanding of a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball

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2
as in undergoes
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public

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3
as in recognizes
to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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knows

2 of 2

noun

plural of know
as in information

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows
  1. understands
  2. undergoes
  3. recognizes
  4. information
  5. sees
  6. endures
  7. facts
  8. appreciates
Verb
  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • The same is true during pregnancy, when the body undergoes drastic changes that affect both the quantity and quality of sleep.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Next, the material undergoes a potassium hydroxide treatment, which selectively removes less-stable structures, carving out a complex network of microscopic pores.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of undergoes
Verb
  • Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The doctor summons an occultist (Willem Dafoe) who recognizes that Orlok incarnates the vampire Nosferatu, and that Ellen is the only person who can vanquish him—by taking him to bed at night and keeping him there until the sun rises.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
Noun
  • Police are asking anyone with information regarding these two attacks to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Coyne at 203-581-5223 or call the Bridgeport Police Department tips line at 203-576-TIPS.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of information
Verb
  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And in fact, the IEA’s own medium-term forecast, out to 2030, suggests that oil demand will rise by 3 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2030, versus the Stated Policies scenario in the latest World Energy Outlook, which sees 2030 oil demand as virtually unchanged from 2023.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • As Haiti endures a devastating crisis marked by escalating violence and lawlessness, urgent international intervention is required to address the growing chaos.
    Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
  • What endures through all of the yelling and conjecture around James, his greatness and his unprecedented career, is this stare caught on camera.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of endures
Noun
  • Providing the attorney with full and open disclosure of the facts enables the attorney to provide effective representation which would not otherwise be possible.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Bears-Packers … facts • The Packers lead the all-time series 108-95-6 and are 42-53-4 at home.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of facts
Verb
  • Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of appreciates
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