Wist

To know or think; to imagine or to be aware; often used in archaic or literary contexts. It can imply a sense of understanding, perception, or the act of being cognizant of something, often with a tone of gentle contemplation or reflection. The word suggests a past tense understanding or realization. It paints a picture of someone taking note of something with a hint of mild surprise or quiet acceptance. Furthermore, 'wist' can also imply a degree of thoughtful pondering or introspection.

Wist meaning with examples

• She wist that the journey would be long and arduous, but she remained undeterred, her determination a beacon against the coming trials. The memory wist her toward the start, a time of excitement, and eagerness. She began to wist the world, from that very moment on.
• He wist with a pang of sadness that he would never again see his childhood home; the house would be sold. He wist to have a home filled with love and care for his beloved wife.
• The old scholar, quill in hand, wist the significance of the ancient texts, translating the deep truths the scrolls held for humankind. He wist that he had the answers he sought in this time of great need.
• As the ship sailed into the sunset, the captain wist the vastness of the ocean, and the power it wielded as he set the next course. He then wist the many years of experience behind him.