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Known describes something recognized, familiar, or established as fact.
A known criminal has been identified as such.
A known quantity is predictable.
It's known that introduces accepted information.
As the past participle of know, known appears in phrases like have known and made known.
To be known for something is to have that as your reputation: She's known for her generosity.
Mentally absorbed meaning
- graspedClutched or understood
- perceivedBecame aware of
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
- realizedBecame aware of
apprehended · discerned · fathomed · cognized · intuited · clear · apparent · evident
Confirmed as accurate
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- establishedFormally set up
- documentedPreserved in official records
- demonstratedShowed or proved something
validated · authenticated · substantiated · certified · accredited · tested · reliable · factual
Known from experience
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
- acquaintedHaving personal knowledge of
- accustomedAdapted through habit
- comfortablePhysically at ease
intimate · close · neighborly · approachable · relatable · warmth · rapport · affinity
Widely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- famedWidely known, admired
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
notable · distinguished · illustrious · eminent · acclaimed · recognized · legendary · iconic
Acknowledged as source
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- praisedExpressed approval of
- celebratedWidely known and praised
commended · applauded · saluted · awarded · decorated · distinguished · lauded · recognized
Highly skilled practitioner
- specialistExpert in one field
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- masterAuthority or controller
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
guru · maven · connoisseur · adept · proficient · savant · maestro · scholar
comprehended
Mentally absorbed meaning
- graspedClutched or understood
- perceivedBecame aware of
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
realized · apprehended · discerned · fathomed · cognized · intuited · clear · apparent · evident · obvious
verified
Confirmed as accurate
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- establishedFormally set up
- documentedPreserved in official records
demonstrated · validated · authenticated · substantiated · certified · accredited · tested · reliable · factual · evidence-based
familiar
Known from experience
- recognizedPerceived as familiar
- acquaintedHaving personal knowledge of
- accustomedAdapted through habit
comfortable · intimate · close · neighborly · approachable · relatable · warmth · rapport · affinity · kinship
renowned
Widely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- famousWidely known, much recognized
- famedWidely known, admired
prominent · notable · distinguished · illustrious · eminent · acclaimed · recognized · legendary · iconic · household
credited
Acknowledged as source
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- praisedExpressed approval of
celebrated · commended · applauded · saluted · awarded · decorated · distinguished · lauded · recognized · appreciated
expert
Highly skilled practitioner
- specialistExpert in one field
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- masterAuthority or controller
virtuoso · guru · maven · connoisseur · adept · proficient · savant · maestro · scholar · pundit
- past participlesbeen, done, gone, seen, taken
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, confirmed, approved
- familiarityfamiliar, unfamiliar, acquainted, stranger, recognized
- opennessopen, openness, transparent, transparency, accessible
- verb formsam, are, is, was, were
- irregular verbsbegin, began, begun, break, broke
knownunknown
Not yet discovered
undiscovered · unidentified · undiagnosed · unrevealed · unsuspected
knownunfamiliar
Not previously known
foreign · strange · unrecognized · alien · novel
- I knowAcknowledgment of awareness
- you knowFiller seeking confirmation
- let me knowRequest for information
- who knowsExpression of uncertainty
- get to knowBecome acquainted with
- know betterUnderstand enough to avoid foolishness
know, knowledge, knowing, unknown, acknowledge, knows, acknowledged, knowingly, knowledgeable