make sense of

VERB

describe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call characterize chronicle construe define depict detail express illustrate interpret label name outline portray recount report represent specify tell term

STRONG

communicate delineate distinguish draw elucidate epitomize exemplify explicate expound illuminate image impart limn narrate paint particularize picture recite rehearse relate sketch state trace transmit

WEAK

convey image make apparent make clear make vivid mark out write up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse distort hide ignore listen misunderstand suppress

STRONG

cloud complicate mystify obscure

WEAK

misrepresent mix up

VERB

understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend catch comprehend fathom figure out follow get grasp know perceive register savvy sense

STRONG

appreciate deduce discern infer interpret master note penetrate realize recognize see

WEAK

be aware be conscious of be with it catch on get the hang of get the idea get the picture get the point have knowledge of ken make out take in take meaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be ignorant lose misinterpret miss misunderstand not get overlook

WEAK

mistake

Example Sentences

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Nervous laughs and unexpected insights emerge as young people use stories to make sense of themselves and the world around them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

"This idea helps make sense of many results that previously seemed unrelated," Julian said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

As Tesla has doubled down on artificial intelligence, investors are left trying to make sense of the company’s progress.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

A breakthrough from an OpenAI model would have meant nothing without humans to make sense of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

I know there are many others like me, who are trying to figure out where they belong, make sense of our complicated and wonderful world, and get other people to care.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

make sense of

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