cognize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To know, perceive, or become aware of.
  2. To make into an object of cognition (the process of acquiring knowledge through thought); to cogitate.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑɡˌnaɪz/ /ˈkɒɡnʌɪz/ /ˌkɒɡˈnaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cognize.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cognize2.wav

Word forms

cognize cognizes cognizing cognized cognise

Etymology

Back-formation from cognizance.

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