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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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To better understand the risks, future studies will need to track chemical exposure throughout the body.

From Science Daily

Even now, as it’s being given to audiences, their responses continue to deepen my understanding of Grainier’s story.

From Los Angeles Times

I had heard a bit about this rehearsal process, and the part of my mind that needs to understand was just haywire during those first few days.”

From Los Angeles Times

Wilson explains that it's not just history informing games, but that games can also help us better understand the past.

From BBC

A clearer understanding of thermal signals and the "skin-to-brain" dialogue may help scientists identify factors that increase vulnerability to mental health challenges.

From Science Daily