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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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On March 11, it unveiled a memorandum of understanding to acquire an Australian dental group for a consideration to be fulfilled on part-cash and part-shares basis, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal

"When something is decided it makes it a little bit easier and everyone understands the situation," said Carrick.

From BBC

And while so many people out there would love to find themselves with an extra $21,000, I understand your conundrum.

From MarketWatch

Until recently, scientists had limited understanding of how the microorganisms in sourdough interact with these fibers.

From Science Daily

The findings provide a more detailed understanding of known embalming mixtures and offer deeper insight into how these preservation techniques developed over time.

From Science Daily