cognizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of cognize
as in knows
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 Synonyms for cognizes
  1. knows
  2. understands
  3. comprehends
  4. recognizes
  5. sees
  6. deciphers
  7. grasps
  8. perceives
Verb
  • The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily.
    — Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of knows
Verb
  • Additional pressures In reaching her own historic milestone as the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft, Proctor understands that a historic moment like this carries not just incredible significance but a fair amount of personal pressure as well.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Still, Taiwan understands Washington’s determination to strengthen domestic semiconductor production and is willing to support that effort.
    — LIN CHIA-LUNG, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of understands
Verb
  • In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
  • In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.
    — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of comprehends
Verb
  • The Paley Honors Award recognizes landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the media industry, and its gala will feature a special tribute celebrating each honoree’s distinguished career and creative legacy.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Now in its 13th year, the initiative recognizes rising talent across the screen industries, offering year-round career support, mentorship, networking opportunities and full BAFTA membership.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • What the viewer sees is how a GM’s decisions require expertise extending beyond straight analytical capability.
    — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As King Olav Haraldsson wages a brutal campaign to unite Norway under one throne and one God, Aud, a gifted blacksmith, sees her world torn apart.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
  • With that base knowledge and his opponent’s game tape, Nolan analyzes wide receiver alignments and deciphers the offense's attack.
    — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of deciphers
Verb
  • The phone, the radio, the television, the fax, the cell, texting, video calls, AI—who among us truly grasps its underpinnings?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Moaning, sobbing, pleading, the woman grasps the hand of her daughter, Ema (Mercedes Morán).
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of grasps
Verb
  • Gray noise, calibrated so the ear perceives all frequencies at equal volume per The New York Times, is likely to show up as a default option in more sleep apps.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ludwig hopes that Crowley, if elected, perceives the discontent about his party.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of perceives
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