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Privy

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

Definition

having knowledge of something private or secret

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

confidential secret private classified

Informal

in the know aware clued in

Literary

intimate familiar

Antonyms

public known open common general official declared

Common collocations

  • privy to information
  • privy to a secret
  • privy council
  • privy purse
  • privy to the details
  • privy to the proceedings
  • privy to the discussion

Word family

noun privy
adjective privy

Usage note

When used as an adjective, 'privy' is almost always followed by 'to'. As a noun, it refers to a toilet, especially an outdoor one.

Example sentences

  1. He was privy to the secret recipe for the famous sauce.
  2. She felt privy to the gossip because she overheard her coworkers talking.
  3. Only a few people are privy to the company's financial information.
  4. As a detective, he was privy to confidential information about the case.
  5. The politician was privy to information about the upcoming legislation.

Quotes

  • I am privy to the secrets of the universe.
  • It's not what you know, it's what you're privy to.
  • Those who are privy to knowledge have a responsibility to share it with others.

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