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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. 

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"That is much easier for the animals to understand," said Deforge, who tells his bison "Molodets!"

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

They should train on the most up-to-date tactics from the modern battlefield and must understand both the potential and limitations of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Earlier, behind closed doors, we understand Sir Ed told his MPs: "We have made changes. I am happy to embrace more changes. I want us to work as a united front."

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The discovery involving WASP-189b provides that missing observational evidence, strengthening the scientific basis for using stellar chemistry to understand the materials from which distant planets form.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

“Do not let go of my hand, understand, cher? Do not let go.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Morgan says it understands why the market is not yet willing to pay a higher multiple.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

He understands how to use his innate magnetism to charm his way through even the silliest scripts, occasionally creating a dissonance between the film and his performances that makes even the duds memorable.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

While AI can help you save money, an agent working on behalf of a company that understands personal tastes can also encourage more spending.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Sarah Johal - who heads Adoption England, which works with adoption agencies - says she understands why some birth parents might use the term "forced adoption".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

But since my intention is to write something useful for anyone who understands it, it seemed more suitable for me to search after the effectual truth of the matter rather than its imagined one.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

Jackson violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship,” the NFL said in the release announcing the suspension.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Emmett said part of the context for the decision-making was that it was understood the inquiry would be making its own strategic recommendations in due course.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Scientists have understood this transition for decades, but explaining how oxygen remained sufficiently abundant afterward has been much more difficult.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

However, it is understood Pope has taken the decision to withdraw from the draft taking place later this month independently of Key's view on the competition.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Oh, I see,” Katherine said, as if she understood everything.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Earlier this month, the two sides reached an understanding on Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle exports to the bloc—an arrangement that could cut Chinese shipments by more than half.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Set some time after the events of “WandaVision,” “VisionQuest” will follow Vision as he tries to sort through his understanding of his identity and humanity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

"The PM's proposal has given a political direction. Our ministry is working with other relevant agencies to put forward a preliminary framework which can be the basis for building common understanding," the official said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Among the discoveries was Pterosphenus rannensis, an ancient aquatic snake species that adds to scientists' understanding of how these reptiles evolved and spread.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

I tried offering an understanding smile, but my face probably looked like some mashed-up combo of anger-sadness-disgust.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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