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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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In his statement, Asake said "my heart goes out to the family, friends and loved ones of Karen Lojore", pledging to support efforts to "understand what happened".

From BBC

In 2023, Kuwait signed seven memoranda of understanding with China on projects including the Mubarak al-Kabeer Port, as well as housing, water treatment and renewable energy.

From Barron's

And I wasn't really understanding when we were playing 18.

From BBC

No-one knows when Guardiola will step down and whether he will see out the 18 months left on his contract, but it is understood City have started the process of identifying candidates to replace him.

From BBC

“They taught us Imagineers a lot about the ritual of dining, and understanding what foods do to you,” he said, describing how theme park dining should go beyond developing a burger with a cute name.

From Los Angeles Times