Cognize — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /käg-ˈnīz/ cog·nize

Meaning & Definition of Cognize

Cognize (verb)

  1. know, understand

Cognize (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have a clear idea of

    "the philosopher's claim that we can never cognize—in a fundamental sense—anything"

    similar: appreciate, apprehend, assimilate, behold, catch, catch on (to), compass, comprehend, conceive, cotton (to or on to), decipher, decode, dig, discern, get, grasp, grok, intuit, know, make, make out, perceive, recognize, register, savvy, see, seize, sense, tumble (to), twig, understand, pick up on
    related: absorb, digest, take in, realize, fathom, penetrate, pierce
    opposite: miss
    near: misapprehend, misconceive, misconstrue, misinterpret, misperceive, misread, mistake, misunderstand

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cognize

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cognize:

appreciate, apprehend, assimilate, behold, catch, catch on (to), compass, comprehend, conceive, cotton (to or on to), decipher, decode, dig, discern, get, grasp, grok, intuit, know, make, make out, perceive, recognize, register, savvy, see, seize, sense, tumble (to), twig, understand, pick up on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cognize

Words with the opposite meaning of Cognize:

miss

Related Words for Cognize

absorb, digest, take in, realize, fathom, penetrate, pierce

Near Antonyms of Cognize

misapprehend, misconceive, misconstrue, misinterpret, misperceive, misread, mistake, misunderstand

Word Forms of Cognize

Inflections: cognized, cognizing

Derived words: cognizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Cognize

back-formation from cognizance, after recognize

First known use: circa 1856

Frequently Asked Questions about Cognize

What does "Cognize" mean?

"Cognize" means know, understand. As a verb, it is defined as: know, understand.

What is another word for "Cognize"?

Other words for "Cognize" include appreciate, apprehend, assimilate, behold, catch, catch on (to), compass and comprehend. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cognize" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cognize"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cognize". Common alternatives include appreciate, apprehend, assimilate, behold, catch, catch on (to), compass, comprehend, conceive and cotton (to or on to).

What is the opposite of "Cognize"?

Antonyms of "Cognize" include miss. Near antonyms include misapprehend, misconceive, misconstrue and misinterpret.

How do you use "Cognize" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cognize" in a sentence: "the philosopher's claim that we can never cognize—in a fundamental sense—anything".

Is "Cognize" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cognize" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Cognize"?

"Cognize" is pronounced /käg-ˈnīz/ and divided into syllables as cog·nize.

What is the origin of the word "Cognize"?

"Cognize" comes from back-formation from cognizance, after recognize. First known use: circa 1856.