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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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Perhaps most importantly, she’s developing Claude’s understanding of itself so it won’t be easily cowed, manipulated or led to view its identity as anything other than helpful and humane.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when it came to understanding why most individuals struggle to just match the market’s return, “Deal or No Deal” took the cake.

From The Wall Street Journal

This patchy structure allows ferrihydrite to interact with carbon in more ways than scientists previously understood.

From Science Daily

"What surprised us was how consistently historical texts -- from the Tang Dynasty onward -- described effects that align perfectly with today's understanding of hair biology. Modern studies now confirm that this isn't folklore; it's pharmacology."

From Science Daily

Marking the 80th anniversary of the landings in 2024, he said it was vital future generations understood the reality and cost of conflict.

From BBC