English Explanatory Dictionary

beknow

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To know about; have knowledge of; recognise; understand; be aware (of); be knowledgeable about.
  2. To acknowledge; own; confess.

Word forms

beknow beknows beknowing beknew beknown

Etymology

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”).

Derived words

beknowing beknown
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