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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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Page consults Martha Stout’s book “The Sociopath Next Door” to understand the character’s lack of empathy and remorse.

From Los Angeles Times

To do this, it watched its reflection in a mirror, then later studied hours of human speech and singing videos on YouTube to understand how people move their lips.

From Science Daily

Even so, scientists still lack a complete understanding of how the brain's complex networks are shaped during this critical period.

From Science Daily

"Our study found that commonly used medical materials can cause unexpected complications if their chemical properties and usage environments are not fully understood," Noro stated.

From Science Daily

In response, Kubota insisted Yamanaka had made the comments he has not admitted to, saying: "The mayor doesn't understand anything. I cannot accept that as an apology. I want him to change."

From BBC