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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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“Celebrating a show about queer love with so many other queer people and allies who understand that felt like a protest in some ways.”

From Los Angeles Times

“But there’s an understanding we have to do what’s in the best interest of their development and playing behind four senior guards doesn’t mean you’re going to be able to play. We’re very honest.”

From Los Angeles Times

"And I can really understand because sometimes it's like 'what are we doing here?'"

From BBC

The BBC understands the plan to eliminate tariffs on UK steel exports entirely has now been put on hold.

From BBC

"We encourage motorists to read all correspondence fully and ensure they understand, before deciding how to proceed."

From BBC