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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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Pat Austin, Director of fuel poverty charity National Energy Action Northern Ireland, said the meters can deliver benefits for households by "helping people better understand their energy use and avoid estimated bills".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“Private equity needs to look at all the companies in their portfolios that have employees on H-1B visas, and understand the stage is being set to seriously challenge and restrict the H-1B program,” Coughlin said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

They understand the process: when to comment, who to call, which vote actually matters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“But many clients still do not understand every fee. The advisory fee is usually the one people know about. The fees that get missed are often layered underneath it.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

What I wanted was for Luc to be here so that I could try to understand what had made him do what he’d done.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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