Kenning [verb]
Definition of Kenning:
understand information
Synonyms of Kenning:
● Notice
● Recognize
● Appreciate
● Perceive
● Experience
● See
● Have
● Learn
● Realize
● Ken
● Discriminate
● Prize
● Apprehend
● Fathom
● Comprehend
● Grasp
● Differentiate
● Distinguish
● Undergo
● Discern
● Apperceive
● Cognize
● Be acquainted
● Be cognizant
● Be conversant in
● Be informed
● Be learned
● Be master of
● Be read
● Be schooled
● Be versed
● Feel certain
● Get the idea
● Have down pat
● Have information
● Have knowledge of
● Keep up on
● On top of
Opposite/Antonyms of Kenning:
● Forget
● Misinterpret
● Confuse
● Overlook
● Neglect
● Miss
● Mix up
● Misunderstand
● Ignore
Sentence/Example of Kenning:
He was the first to recognize the significance of kenning, metaphor, and compound.
Thorkelin knew nothing of the peculiar style of Old English poetry; he could recognize neither kenning, metaphor, nor compound.
The mariners of Dartmouth accompt this to be about a kenning from Plimmouth.
To think of me telling ye about the leddy, and you kenning a the time wha the bairn was.
There's things it's best to put off kenning as long as we can.
The offing at sea has been called the kenning; and see Kenning in Halliwell.
Ay, ay—thou is a cunning lad for kenning the hours of bargaining.
Ay, ay; thou is a cunning lad for kenning the hours of bargaining.