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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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The findings, published in Science Advances, show that people living in southern Africa 60,000 years ago already understood how to harness toxic plants to improve their hunting success.

From Science Daily

Because of this, researchers have been searching for a clearer understanding of what actually drives tendon disease in hopes of developing better treatments.

From Science Daily

As artificial intelligence powered prosthetic arms become more common, understanding how people respond to them will be essential.

From Science Daily

With Tottenham having won just two of their past 17 league matches, Frank himself acknowledged he understood the frustration of fans in one of his final interviews.

From BBC

"People didn't want to know us, and I can understand that entirely," says Frances, thinking back to what Andrew did.

From BBC