Synonyms for

Knowingly

Verb / ˈnəʊɪŋli: / Another word for knowingly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

with knowledge or awareness; intentionally

Synonyms & similar words

unwittingly unknowingly wittingly deliberately wittingly intentionally consciously purposely voluntarily willfully cognizantly acutely alertly attentively awake awarely watchfully mindfully perceptively responsibly sensibly thoughtfully understandingly

Synonyms by register

Formal

deliberately intentionally consciously purposely

Informal

on purpose wittingly with intent

Literary

advisedly witting

Antonyms

unknowingly ignorantly unwittingly naively unconsciously accidentally

Common collocations

  • knowingly break the law
  • knowingly participate
  • knowingly deceive
  • knowingly ignore
  • knowingly cause
  • knowingly provide
  • knowingly violate

Word family

noun knowledge
verb know
adjective knowing
adverb knowingly

Usage note

This adverb implies awareness and intent. It is often used in legal or ethical contexts to distinguish between accidental and deliberate actions.

Example sentences

  1. He knowingly lied to his parents.
  2. She knowingly broke the law.
  3. The company knowingly sold faulty products.
  4. He was found guilty of knowingly cheating on the test.
  5. She knowingly put herself in danger by going alone.

Quotes

  • We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. - Benjamin Franklin
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
  • It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. - Marcus Aurelius

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