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knowingly

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/ˈnoʊɪŋli/ · know-ingly

in a deliberate or intentional manner with full awareness.

Meanings

adverbformal

in a deliberate or intentional manner with full awareness.

جان بوجھ کر، شعوری طور پر، مکمل آگاہی کے ساتھ

جان بوجھ کر

jaan boojh kar

Synonyms

intentionallydeliberatelypurposefullyجان بوجھ کرجان بوجھ کر کرنا ارادہ سے

Antonyms

unintentionallyinvoluntarilyaccidentallyغیر ارادیبغیر ارادہدستیاب نہیں

Common Collocations

  • knowingly committing a crime
  • knowingly providing false information
  • knowingly neglecting duty

Example Sentences

He knowingly accepted the bribe.

اس نے جان بوجھ کر رشوت لی۔

Us ne jaan boojh kar roshat li.

She knowingly misled the committee.

اس نے جان بوجھ کر کمیٹی کو گمراہ کیا۔

Us ne jaan boojh kar committee ko gumraah kiya.

They knowingly ignored the safety protocols.

انہوں نے جان بوجھ کر حفاظتی پروٹوکولز کو نظر انداز کیا۔

Unhon ne jaan boojh kar hifazati protocols ko nazar andaaz kiya.

Easily Confused With

unknowingly:Unknowingly means without awareness or intention, while knowingly indicates intention and awareness.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the word: 'know' + 'ingly' to remember the idea of doing something with knowledge.

Visualize someone signing a contract with a thoughtful expression, indicating they are aware of the consequences.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "know" — to have information or understanding

First known use: 14th century

The word 'knowingly' is derived from the verb 'know', which comes from Old English 'cnāwan' meaning to recognize or to perceive.