KENNED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

kenned

verb

past tense of ken, chiefly Scottish

as in apprehended

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kenned

Verb

Dream forward Angel Reese quickly pointed out the perpetrator from her seat on the bench, and the spectator was apprehended by arena security.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Once apprehended, the suspect will face charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation, Smith previously told reporters.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of apprehended

Verb

As a result, what was perceived as the Dolphins’ deepest position unit (linebackers) quickly becomes the thinnest.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
In response, the White House established the Cabinet Committee to Combat Terrorism, headed by Secretary of State William Rogers, to address what was perceived as a growing threat of terrorism.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of perceived

Verb

Neither Cadillac nor Lincoln, both originally manufactured in Detroit, could have fathomed their legacies.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
This was a scene even the most loyal Indiana fans couldn’t have fathomed when Curt Cignetti was hired to coach major college football’s losingest program in 2023.

— Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026

Definition of fathomed

Verb

The studio knew how to attract attention and involve players in the development process.

— Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
At the vigil for what would have been Wells’ 19th birthday on Wednesday, Sharpton said questions about what the friends knew and why the phone and keys were not immediately relinquished should be litigated.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of knew

Verb

It’s always appreciated to lend a helping hand if needed, but don’t feel obligated to lead the planning.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Veteran safety Kevin Byard, who is Gonzalez’s locker mate, has appreciated Gonzalez’s approach with the star’s contract being one of the main storylines of camp.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of appreciated

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

ken

kenned

kennel

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Kenned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kenned. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of kenned

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

devolve

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes