understood
Example Sentences
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He understood that many forms of racial prejudice could undermine his work.
From Salon
It is understood the trust used £249.50 from the charity, which is currently fundraising for therapies for the mother and baby unit and peer support work for people living with dementia.
From BBC
He was, however, understood to have privately reconciled with his children in the last years of his life.
From MarketWatch
I understood more of what people were saying.
From Salon
In her letter to the judge, Henry wrote that she understood “far too well the serious charges before the Court,” but added, “They do not represent the Howie Rubin I saw.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
