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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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They said this was important "to understand why a formal referral has not been made".

From BBC

The shortage arose after a major supplier stopped making epidural infusion bags, it is understood.

From BBC

Empathy often means sharing other’ feelings to understand their problems.

From The Wall Street Journal

It requires attention to detail, an understanding of ever-changing regulations and the ability to interpret ambiguous instructions.

From The Wall Street Journal

These outcomes should surprise no one who understands how industrial capacity is built.

From The Wall Street Journal