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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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The BBC understands there is likely to be a debate on the changes in the Lords, too.

From BBC

I can’t help people understand it because my own brain doesn’t understand it.

From Los Angeles Times

"In some ways, you need to be more of a psychologist than a policy analyst to be able to understand where we're going," he said.

From Barron's

“I want them to have somebody who understands the trauma that victims go through,” and who will be available to offer counseling and emotional support.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems neither Jay nor Leigh understands that Ruth considers herself, and technically is, British.

From The Wall Street Journal