Synonyms for knowing
ˈnoʊ ɪŋknow·ing

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1. knowing

   Acute, from the Latin, suggests the sharpness of the needle's point; keen, from the Saxon, the sharpness of the cutting edge. Astute, from the Latin, with the original sense of cunning has come to have a meaning that combines the sense of acute or keen with that of sagacious. The astute mind adds to acuteness and keenness an element of cunning or finesse. The astute debater leads his opponents into a snare by getting them to make admissions, or urge arguments, of which he sees a result that they do not perceive. The acute, keen intellect may take no special advantage of these qualities; the astute mind has always a point to make for itself, and seldom fails to make it. A knowing look, air, etc., in general indicates practical knowledge with a touch of shrewdness, and perhaps of cunning; in regard to some special matter, it indicates the possession of reserved knowledge which the person could impart if he chose. Knowing has often a slightly invidious sense. We speak of a knowing rascal, meaning cunning or shrewd within a narrow range, but of a knowing horse or dog, in the sense of sagacious, implying that he knows more than could be expected of such an animal. A knowing child has more knowledge than would be looked for at his years, perhaps more than is quite desirable, while to speak of a child as intelligent is altogether complimentary.

   Synonyms:
   acute, astute, clear-sighted, crafty, cunning, discerning, discriminating, keen, penetrating, penetrative, perspicacious, sagacious, sharp, shrewd, subtile, subtle

   Antonyms:
   blind, dull, idiotic, imbecile, shallow, short-sighted, stolid, stupid, undiscerning, unintelligent

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1. knowing

   Synonyms:
   shrewd, astute, discerning, sharp, acute, sagacious, penetrating, proficient, skillful, intelligent, experienced, well-informed, accomplished

   Antonyms:
   simple, dull, innocent, gullible, undiscerning, stolid, silly

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1. knowingadjective

   a clear and certain mental apprehension

   Antonyms:
   uneducated, uninformed, unintended

2. knowing, wise(p), wise to(p)adjective

   evidencing the possession of inside information

   Antonyms:
   unintended, uneducated, uninformed

3. intentional, knowingadjective

   characterized by conscious design or purpose

   "intentional damage"; "a knowing attempt to defraud"; "a willful waste of time"

   Synonyms:
   well-educated, intentional, well-read, knowledgeable, learned, wise(p), wise to(p), designed, lettered

   Antonyms:
   unintended, uninformed, uneducated

4. knowledgeable, knowingadjective

   alert and fully informed

   "a knowing collector of rare books"; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on"

   Synonyms:
   well-educated, intentional, well-read, knowledgeable, learned, wise(p), intimate, versed, wise to(p), lettered

   Antonyms:
   uneducated, uninformed, unintended

5. knowing, knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-readadjective

   highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

   "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience"

   Synonyms:
   intentional, conditioned, well-read, knowledgeable, learned, wise(p), intimate, well-educated, erudite, versed, wise to(p), lettered

   Antonyms:
   uninformed, unintended, uneducated

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1. knowingadjective

   Synonyms:
   intelligent, skilful, competent, qualified, experienced, accomplished, proficient, well-informed

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1. knowingadjective

   Synonyms:
   intelligent, sagacious, wise, clever, expressive, significant, artful, sharp, cunning

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1. List of paraphrases for "knowing":

   know, knowledge, recognizing, cognizant

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1. The SEC:

   In times of crisis and tragedy, it is especially important that public companies and executives provide full, fair, and truthful disclosures to the markets, the Boeing Company and Boeing Company former CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, failed in this most basic obligation. They misled investors by providing assurances about the safety of the 737 MAX, despite knowing about serious safety concerns.

2. Brian Tracy:

   Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.

3. Fairfax Police Chief Kevin Davis:

   Detectives from Fairfax County Police Department spoke with Charles Helem in October of 2021. Charles Helem confessed to the brutal and cold-hearted murder of Eige Adler, sadly, both of Eige's parents died never knowing what happened to their daughter. We hope this indictment brings some sense of closure to Eige Adler surviving family members and friends.

4. Anthony Marino:

   Can anyone imagine the government ordering you to disconnect your child from life-saving care to pull them from a hospital bed knowing that it will cost them their lives? this is a new low.

5. Larry Boone:

   We do not want perceptions of any individual officer to undermine the relations between the Norfolk Police and the community, i ask the community to continue to support the officers of Norfolk Police as in the past knowing that right now, at this moment, they are continuing to serve and protect them.