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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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Albert noted that further research is needed to understand the biological mechanisms behind these results and why memory and reasoning training did not produce the same long term associations.

From Science Daily

“We understand the gravity of the situation and the entitlement of every individual to the right to a fair trial,” Kittredge said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“People are emotional about this. There was talk of a mass work stoppage, walkouts. I understand Casey’s reluctance to let it happen, but look at everything with the Grammys and ICE — music is too volatile.”

From Los Angeles Times

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The people of Los Angeles deserve leadership that understands the gravity of these revelations,” Rodriguez said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times