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understand

[uhn-der-stand] / ˌʌn dərˈstænd /




Usage

What are other ways to say understand? To understand is to be fully aware not only of the meaning of something but also of its implications: I could comprehend all he said, but did not understand that he was joking. To know is to be aware of something as a fact or truth: He knows the basic facts of the subject. I know that he agrees with me. To comprehend is to know something thoroughly and to perceive its relationships to certain other ideas, facts, etc. 

Example Sentences

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Why shouldn’t that work in the Middle East, even if he can’t distinguish Sunni from Shia and doesn’t understand the basic geography of the region?

From Salon

The researchers suggest that understanding the physical forces inside follicles could help scientists design treatments that target both the mechanical and biochemical environment of the follicle.

From Science Daily

“I think AI denial or AI refusal is not a useful stance because it’s here to stay,” said Beck, so the key is to understand the benefits and reduce the risks.

From Los Angeles Times

"I understand the anger and fear this provokes, and I will quickly meet with the Jewish community. It must always feel safe in our country," he added.

From Barron's

“I understand that the main focus for the U.S. is returning tariffs to the levels seen before the Supreme Court” made its ruling, said Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s trade minister.

From The Wall Street Journal