KNOWS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

knows 1 of 2

verb

Definition of knows next

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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noun

plural of know

as in information

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Recent Examples of knows

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Trump also said that no one knows the status of talks with Iran aside from himself and a handful of others, suggesting that negotiations are advancing despite the public appearance of a standstill. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 Spain is an attractive place to film and Ariza knows what this means. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 May 2026 Everyone knows, aka one blogger once wrote, that men who part their hair on the left are seen as stronger leaders. —

Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026 One example of his versatility One player who knows about Lee’s versatility? —

Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026 Ryan knows that Davis is a loyal person, so that will factor into his decision. —

Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Michkov/Cates/Alex Bump seems like something Rick Tocchet would stick with, but given the overall situation, who knows? —

Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 May 2026 The family sure knows how to clean up well for a group photo! —

Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Hundreds of miles away from Patriots headquarters, a franchise legend who knows Jacas well gave his stamp of approval. —

Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026

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Enyedi, a veteran director whose 1989 debut My 20th Century was a small arthouse phenomenon back in the day, and whose 2017 film On Body and Soul won the Golden Bear at Berlin and was nominated for an Oscar, understands her audience the way a scientist understands their subject.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Last July, Wolfson found Barahona competent, ruling that Barahona was capable of aiding his defense attorneys and understands the severity of the penalties should he be found guilty.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026