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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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By comparing activity patterns along visual recognition pathways in the models and in the babies' brains, the researchers could better understand how early categorization takes place.

From Science Daily

Kneeling at the riverbank, I understood exactly what he meant.

From Los Angeles Times

“The last thing Los Angeles needs now is another self-funder who doesn’t understand the crisis of affordability in our city,” Herman said.

From Los Angeles Times

During the appearance, the duke spoke only to confirm his name and that he understood the conditions of his bail.

From BBC

The BBC understands local business advisors have been laid off, and those left have been instructed not take on any new "clients" – science and tech businesses seeking funding and guidance.

From BBC