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make sense of

VERB

describe

Synonyms

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call characterize chronicle construe define depict detail express illustrate interpret label name outline portray recount report represent specify tell term

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communicate delineate distinguish draw elucidate epitomize exemplify explicate expound illuminate image impart limn narrate paint particularize picture recite rehearse relate sketch state trace transmit

WEAK

convey image make apparent make clear make vivid mark out write up

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conceal confuse distort hide ignore listen misunderstand suppress

STRONG

cloud complicate mystify obscure

WEAK

misrepresent mix up

VERB

understand

Synonyms

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apprehend catch comprehend fathom figure out follow get grasp know perceive register savvy sense

STRONG

appreciate deduce discern infer interpret master note penetrate realize recognize see

WEAK

be aware be conscious of be with it catch on get the hang of get the idea get the picture get the point have knowledge of ken make out take in take meaning

Antonyms

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be ignorant lose misinterpret miss misunderstand not get overlook

WEAK

mistake

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To make sense of this, I turned to Minxin Pei, editor of the China Leadership Monitor quarterly and the author of “The Broken China Dream.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

To make sense of this, we could construct a five-dimensional framework, using three spatial dimensions and two time dimensions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Neven said he is particularly interested in understanding the brain, including, “the forbidden fruit” of trying to make sense of what constitutes conscious experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

George Lucas credited her with helping make sense of the vast amount of footage filmed for the climactic Death Star battle sequence.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I’m feeling a lot, but I can’t make sense of what’s going on—it’s like having all the puzzle pieces, but without the complete picture on the back of the box.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

make sense of

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