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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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"As we understand more about how to manipulate light at a single particle level, I think it will transform our ability to see the world," Shaw said.

From Science Daily

"People have the right to protect their properties - which we understand - but it's a fine balance between what is humane and appropriate," she added.

From BBC

She added: "The decision to show Anne's hands should be understood as intentional."

From BBC

As soon as I said that, Coates said "yes, I understand", and put the phone down.

From BBC

Snapchat said it understood Australia's objectives and wanted to protect people online, but did not agree its platform should be covered by the social media ban.

From Barron's