All known synonyms
known
K k adj known
- famous β having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
- familiar β well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- acknowledged β recognized as being true or existing
- recognized β to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- well-known β clearly or fully known: The well-known reasons are obvious.
- obvious β easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- common β If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- notorious β widely and unfavorably known: a notorious gambler. Synonyms: infamous, egregious, outrageous, arrant, flagrant, disreputable.
- accepted β Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
- noted β well-known; celebrated; famous: a noted scholar.
- admitted β to allow to enter; grant or afford entrance to: to admit a student to college.
- received β generally or traditionally accepted; conventional; standard: a received moral idea.
- patent β the exclusive right granted by a government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell an invention for a certain number of years.
- plain β clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- celebrated β A celebrated person or thing is famous and much admired.
- manifest β readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain: a manifest error.
- avowed β If you are an avowed supporter or opponent of something, you have declared that you support it or oppose it.
- published β to issue (printed or otherwise reproduced textual or graphic material, computer software, etc.) for sale or distribution to the public.
- confessed β You use confessed to describe someone who openly admits that they have a particular fault or have done something wrong.
- certified β holding or guaranteed by a certificate
- conscious β If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
- hackneyed β let out, employed, or done for hire.
- proverbial β of, relating to, or characteristic of a proverb: proverbial brevity.
adjective known
- recognised β to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- identified β to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
- branded β A branded product is one which is made by a well-known manufacturer and has the manufacturer's label on it.
- renowned β celebrated; famous.
- popular β regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
- established β (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
- proven β to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.
adverb known
- putative β commonly regarded as such; reputed; supposed: the putative boss of the mob.