understand

[uhn-der-stand] / ˌʌn dərˈstænd /

VERB

comprehend, grasp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehend catch comprehend fathom figure out follow get grasp know perceive register savvy sense

STRONG

appreciate deduce discern infer interpret master note penetrate realize recognize see

WEAK

be aware be conscious of be with it catch on get the hang of get the idea get the picture get the point have knowledge of ken make out make sense of take in take meaning

Antonyms

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be ignorant lose misinterpret miss misunderstand not get overlook

WEAK

mistake

VERB

think, believe, assume

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume believe gather hear infer suppose surmise think

STRONG

concede conclude conjecture consider deduce expect fancy guess imagine know learn presume reckon

WEAK

be informed count on suspect take for granted

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard doubt ignore mistake neglect

VERB

sympathetically accept

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept appreciate empathize sympathize

STRONG

identify with sympathize with

WEAK

empathize with feel for

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.

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A realistic understanding of those dangers is essential.

From Science Daily

It is understood that Sterling, who started his career at Liverpool and has won 13 trophies in total, is keen to remain in London but is open to playing anywhere, either at home or abroad.

From BBC

An AI model developed by Google's DeepMind could transform our understanding of DNA - the complete recipe for building and running the human body - and its impact on disease and medicine discovery, according to researchers.

From BBC

“By understanding U.S. tax obligations, implementing robust estate planning, and maintaining legal compliance abroad, retirees can focus on the rewarding experiences of life overseas rather than worrying about potential pitfalls.”

From MarketWatch

“Don’t touch anything over there. I expect a good report from Ray. Do you understand?”

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