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know

/nəʊ/
noun

  1. Knowledge; the state of knowing.

verb

  1. To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

    "He knew something terrible was going to happen."

  2. To be aware of; to be cognizant of.

    "Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew."

  3. To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.

    "I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father."

Synonymscoitize, go to bed with, sleep with

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