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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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It’s understanding it’s a marathon and that it’s not a sprint.

From Los Angeles Times

Each character seems to understand the others dimly, as through a language barrier; each vibrates at their own frequency.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s really humbling to hear from people that are struggling to make ends meet, but they understand the severity of where we are in our country right now,” Mendoza said.

From Salon

"Advertising built on that archive creates a potential for manipulating users in ways we don't have the tools to understand, let alone prevent."

From BBC

They back their hold rating on the stock, noting they’re waiting for a better understanding of Lyft’s AV strategy and insight into the economics of its AV deals in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal