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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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Responding to pressure from the U.S., some European and Asian governments suggested that they understood the importance of the strait and were considering how to get ships moving again.

From The Wall Street Journal

The meeting marked the first step towards creating a scientific and policy platform dedicated to understanding and addressing inequality worldwide.

From Barron's

"We fully understand and respect the feedback from ticket-holders following this announcement," the organisers said.

From BBC

But his supersonic speed and sky-high try-scoring rate – the easiest currency for casual fans to understand - mean those requests will only increase.

From BBC

It is understood that the officials had warned Chelsea not to gather around the ball before kick-off because it risks a mass confrontation when the opponents are due to start the match.

From BBC