COGNIZE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cognize

verb

käg-ˈnīz

Definition of cognize

as in to know

to have a clear idea of the philosopher's claim that we can never cognize—in a fundamental sense—anything

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Recent Examples of cognize As a social networking platform, individuals should cognize the importance of having a fully complete and impressive profile. — Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022

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Thames Valley officers in February arrested the former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office based on information released in the Epstein Files.

— Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Stockhausen, never known for the nuance of his public pronouncements, was nonetheless not wrong to identify Aphex Twin’s debt to an African-diasporic rhythmic tradition.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of know

Verb

The findings could help scientists understand how electrons behave under intense electric fields and develop new ways to control electronic materials using light.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Most state lawmakers understand this, but some pivotal decisions are being made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

— Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of understand

Verb

Infinite Jasons • MacNamara is so far from comprehending the box that his Jason looked utterly bored by his questions.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Squires recalled spending time talking with his neighbor and said the loss of the man and his wife was difficult to comprehend.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of comprehend

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Support for Question 3 recognizes that Maryland cannot ignore a national effort to consolidate Republican power and hope the consequences pass us by.

— Dylan Behler, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2026
While the Burton Cummings Theatre recognized and addressed the issue, Howk says that outcome is the exception, far from the rule.

— Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of recognize

Verb

Bahdanau was working with artificial neural networks, which had already shown promise in pattern-recognition tasks such as deciphering handwriting and identifying objects in photos.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
In addition to developing better medicines or perfumes, deciphering the mirror images of molecules can help scientists understand the chemical architecture of life, said chemist Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of the journal Science.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of decipher

Verb

The attacks, which saw 1,195 people killed and 251 taken into Gaza as hostages, triggered a major security crisis that led to three years of war on multiple fronts.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
The offense had a healthy-enough balance with the run game (more on that in a bit) to involve multiple pass-catchers, and the trio of leading receivers saw the immediate benefits.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of see

Verb

Only Rabe, as the black sheep Brooke, struggles to grasp her careening character.

— Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Five-star match to Wrestling Observer were more like four [star] to anybody else, but to truly grasp the ear of multiple listeners, critics, fans and non-fans is tough.

— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of grasp

Verb

Even someone actively avoiding the trend cycle can appreciate a new way to wear their sweater vest and white button-down shirt.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026
Some participants appreciate the light-hearted and good-natured humor, expressing gratitude and finding it timely and amusing.

— Edith Pritchett, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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