aware

Formsawares, awaring, awared

1. 1
   knowingadjective

   Knowing about something or noticing it; alert to what is happening around you, including possible dangers.

   He was fully aware of the risks before he signed the contract.

   Most shoppers are not aware of how their personal data is collected.

   UsageSay aware of something (not incorrect: aware about) or aware that + clause. As you are aware reminds someone of what they know.

   Oppositeunaware

2. 2
   socially engagedadjective

   Knowledgeable about and concerned with a particular subject or area of life; usually follows an adverb such as politically or socially.

   The brand markets its recycled packaging to environmentally aware customers.

   She grew up in a socially aware family that talked about current events at every dinner.

   UsageWith no of after it, and often before a noun: an environmentally aware shopper.

   Similarconscious, minded

3. 3
   verbnonstandardtransitive

   Used as a verb: to tell someone about something so that they come to know of it.

   The manager will aware the team of the new policy before Monday.

   Staff must aware customers of any allergens contained in the dishes.

   UsageMost writers say make someone aware of something, or inform someone of it.

   Similarinform, notify, advise, apprise

   Note

   A verb made straight from the adjective, and it remains outside standard usage. William Earle, Junior's Natural Faults (1799) has conscience that 'awares us of the crime'.

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