cognize

verb

käg-ˈnīz How to pronounce cognize (audio)
Definition of cognizenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognize
  1. know
  2. understand
  3. comprehend
  4. recognize
  5. decipher
  6. see
  7. grasp
  8. appreciate
Verb
  • The statement came a week after the Miami Herald reported that FWC criminal intelligence analysts have been looking at activists’ records in the state’s Driver and Vehicle Information Database, known as DAVID, since 2023.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The suit alleges those employees knew the warehouse constructed on the property in 2022 would be used for fireworks storage and operations but did not enforce applicable safety and environmental requirements.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of know
Verb
  • Confidence is highest for events whose relationship to a warming climate is well understood and well represented in climate models.
    — Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
  • Among all the senses, smell is perhaps the least well understood.
    — Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Definition of understand
Verb
  • Dodson, after all, was the green-dot guy (the person who gets the calls from the sideline), something that can be rather difficult for a rookie to immediately comprehend.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of comprehend
Verb
  • He was recognized with a Dayton Literary Peace Prize lifetime achievement award in November.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Sleepy Poet Antique Mall was recognized for its expansive collection of vintage furniture, décor and collectibles.
    — Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • Uncertainty notwithstanding, the longevity world has glommed onto the notion that the vaginal microbiome is some kind of exotic tealeaf that can be deciphered—and perfected by purchasing the right supplements.
    — Sarah DiGregorio, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
  • Jonestown afflicted Naipaul’s vision, his way of deciphering not just political manias but the dreariness of urban life, the perpetual doom of the nuclear-arms race.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
Definition of decipher
Verb
  • About half of these projects, which included an internal AI assistant to help the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration answer taxpayers’ questions, didn’t see long-term implementation.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Still, though, there was a roughly 45-minute team period that saw the offense and defense go against each other in various situations.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of see
Verb
  • The companies that grasp this are charging for things nobody thought to sell five years ago.
    — François Candelon, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • Iowa saw improvement, too, once Gronowski grasped the nuance of the offense around the midpoint of the season.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of grasp
Verb
  • Families will also appreciate the hotel’s Loews Loves Families program, which has kid-friendly amenities and activities.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • Teenagers tend to appreciate itineraries where every day feels different, and the Danube offers that wonderful mix of culture, history, food and outdoor adventure.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of appreciate

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