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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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“We understand it is a big cost and we’re looking at different sources to help them,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a lack of understanding how to interact with others.”

From Los Angeles Times

"It was a nice surprise to see how he understands the game, how he finds the spaces. Those things are very important for a coach - having players who understand what we want."

From BBC

Kramer, who opened the restaurant in 2022, said its community of loyal customers had been supportive and understanding about price rises.

From BBC

"The football community needs to come together and understand that it works as a community in a way that other businesses do not," he adds.

From BBC