KNOWS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

knows 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of know

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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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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as in recognizes

to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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knows

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noun

plural of know

as in information

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Recent Examples of knows

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Anyone who has sat through a mandatory team-building exercise knows the difference between a ritual that binds and a program that irritates. — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026 The 28-year-old now returns to a club that already knows how to maximize his versatility. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into its World Cup quarterfinal Saturday will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling Haaland. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 Everyone knows each other there, and people bring their dogs. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 The cocktail is a fantastic way to get acquainted with Fernet Branca, and who knows? — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 Coffin points out that Max knows every Minion by name and has a soft spot for them. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 July 2026 After all, anyone who’s worked in security knows that humans are the weakest link in the security chain. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knows

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Former Norway goalkeeper Erik Thorstvedt understands the value of such an approach.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Real thinking — the kind that understands a question, grasps its context and goes out to gather information before formulating a response.

— Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of understands

Verb

The chronos symbol atop Helios undergoes several lighting effects not seen during daylight hours.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Carrier air wings can be reassigned quickly if one carrier undergoes maintenance or if operational priorities change.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of undergoes

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The African Union's Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy recognizes AI as a strategic enabler of economic transformation.

— Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Disability Pride Month goes beyond commemoration of the ADA, however, and recognizes and celebrates the advocacy and gains of the disability rights movement and the disability community’s culture, resilience, and unique identity.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

Definition of recognizes

Verb

Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
In fact, this recipe has the meatballs gently spiced with a dash of cumin and cinnamon, then tossed with a pepperoncini-spiked tomato sauce.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of has

Verb

Like Parker and filmmaker Robert Altman, another Kansas City native, Swift sees Sudeikis as a genius.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
And the viewer sees the crowd too—sometimes as a great, heaving body, other times as individual figures, each with their own rapt expression.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026

Definition of sees

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Whether there are sufficient facts necessary to satisfy the UPEPA standard ― which is essentially the summary judgment standard ― may be a close call where the litigants will not know until the court ultimately rules.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Shared money, intimate affairs and long-term plans could intensify the conversation, especially if one person is avoiding the facts.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of facts

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One in six people globally now experiences loneliness, with social isolation contributing to more than 871,000 premature deaths every year.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
In the meantime, drink lots of fluids and rest as your body experiences the digestive symptoms.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 July 2026