Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wist
verb
/wɪst/
Definition
To know or be aware of something; to perceive.
Examples
- He wist not where to find the treasure.
- Though she wist of her friend’s plans, she chose to remain silent.
Meaning
Wist is an archaic term that means to have knowledge or awareness about something. It’s not commonly used in modern English but can be found in literary texts.
Synonyms
- Know
- Perceive
- Understand
