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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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Webull said it provides paper traders with educational resources to help them understand risk.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Arsenal boss said: "I've just seen the replays - I think it's a clear intention to clear the ball inside and it's a clear penalty, so I don't understand why it's not been given."

From BBC

Those seeking to understand Uganda's next chapter have largely focused on the question of presidential succession - when and how Museveni will eventually exit the stage.

From BBC

Energy provider Ameren Missouri said its residential rates are among the lowest in the country but that it understands Hawley’s concerns and that “rising household costs are a real challenge.”

From The Wall Street Journal

To understand the new device, it helps to start with how conventional lasers work.

From Science Daily