understand
Usage
Example Sentences
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It is understood the club have privately acknowledged their communication to supporters before the City game was inadequate.
From BBC
"We've always found it tricky to understand how grey seals would kill a healthy dolphin or porpoise," Langley said.
From BBC
I understand the “Why her and not me?” feeling of guilt that often accompanies layoffs, especially when the decision of who was let go doesn’t seem logical or fair.
From MarketWatch
Her characters's cancer diagnosis is something she understands sadly only too well.
From BBC
"An understanding eluded the parties this time. I am sure we are, quite understandably, feeling a strong sense of frustration," he said.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
