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comprehend

[kom-pri-hend] / ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛnd /




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To comprehend is to know something thoroughly and to perceive its relationships to certain other ideas, facts, etc. 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 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.


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The other variation, “A Light Shined in the Darkness and the Darkness Did Not Comprehend It,” is more conspicuous.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2023

Desired Results In Selling Comprehend, further, exactly what results are desired by the skilled salesman whose work is based on scientific principles.

From Certain Success by Hawkins, Norval A.

Comprehend That all proceed by act; for knowing this, Thou shalt be quit of doubt.

From The Song celestial; or, Bhagabad-gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata) being a discourse between Arjuna, prince of India, and the Supreme Being under the form of Krishna by Arnold, Edwin, Sir

Only those who brave its dangers, Comprehend its mystery!’”

From Bevis The Story of a Boy by Jefferies, Richard

Only those who brave its dangers, Comprehend its mystery.’

From Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat by Stables, Gordon




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