understand
Usage
Example Sentences
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Page consults Martha Stout’s book “The Sociopath Next Door” to understand the character’s lack of empathy and remorse.
From Los Angeles Times
To do this, it watched its reflection in a mirror, then later studied hours of human speech and singing videos on YouTube to understand how people move their lips.
From Science Daily
Even so, scientists still lack a complete understanding of how the brain's complex networks are shaped during this critical period.
From Science Daily
"Our study found that commonly used medical materials can cause unexpected complications if their chemical properties and usage environments are not fully understood," Noro stated.
From Science Daily
In response, Kubota insisted Yamanaka had made the comments he has not admitted to, saying: "The mayor doesn't understand anything. I cannot accept that as an apology. I want him to change."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
