v.
(past knew; past part. known)
- be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
▸have knowledge or information concerning.
▸be absolutely sure of something.
- be familiar or friendly with.
▸have a good command of (a subject or language).
▸have personal experience of.
▸
(usu. be known as)
regard as having a specified characteristic or title.
- archaic have sex with.
Phrase
Derivative
Etymology
OE cnāwan (earlier gecnāwan) ‘recognize, identify’, of Gmc origin; rel. to can1 and ken.