beknow
beknow · beknows · beknew · beknown · beknowing
To know about; have knowledge of; recognise; understand; be aware; be knowledgeable aboutTo know about; have knowledge of; recognise; understand; be aware (of); be knowledgeable about.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To know about; have knowledge of; recognise; understand; be aware (of); be knowledgeable about.
(transitive)To acknowledge; own; confess.
Origin
From Middle English beknowen, biknowen, from Old English becnāwan (“to know, know about”),From Middle English beknowen, biknowen, from Old English becnāwan (“to know, know about”), equivalent to be- + know. Cognate with Old High German bichnāan (“to recognise, see”).
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Forms
beknows, beknowing, beknew, beknownWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle