understand
Usage
Example Sentences
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“I understand why she’s a cinematic figure, but I don’t like DarraLynn Madden,” He said.
From Los Angeles Times
The new Venezuela, she said, "allows for understanding despite differences and through ideological and political diversity."
From Barron's
The company “has a clear understanding” of what it has to do to achieve target fidelity, Jensen noted.
From Barron's
I sense that you’re generally puzzled — and possibly annoyed — by his perceived complacency, and that you want to better understand his decision-making process before getting deeper into a relationship.
From MarketWatch
But many locals understand there’s always the looming threat of another rockfall or landslide, particularly during a rainy winter, as this one has been.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
