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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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"Our focus right now is on developing ideas, building strong relationships, and working closely with the local community and stakeholders to understand what matters most to them and where opportunities lie," he said.

From BBC

Especially when you’re young, you have trouble understanding or expressing those feelings.

From Los Angeles Times

Her lab is one of the few to work on living adult brain tissue to try to understand dementia and other diseases.

From BBC

"This often helps buyers better understand the condition of the item."

From BBC

Critics say the government has little understanding of the situation on the ground.

From BBC