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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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He said most people were concerned about issues including protecting the natural environment, and having a prosperous economy and strong community, and "we get the chance to really understand what that might mean for Sark".

From BBC

To have capacity, the bill says a person applying for assisted death must be capable of understanding information and advice about the process.

From BBC

The fear is that the combination of influencer marketing and complex fintech-bank partnerships can make it difficult for young users to understand where their money is held and what protections apply if something goes wrong.

From MarketWatch

Astronomers may be getting closer to understanding one of the biggest mysteries in cosmology: dark energy, the unknown force believed to be driving the accelerating expansion of the universe.

From Science Daily

During that time, scientists analyzed molecules circulating in the patients' blood to better understand how the body processes sugar, fats, and other important substances.

From Science Daily