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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 argue that better understanding these links could lead to a shift in "perspective in research and policymaking."

From Science Daily

The team hopes to better understand how changes in physical performance are connected to lifestyle choices, overall health, and underlying biological processes.

From Science Daily

“I just have to go there and understand how to want to know,” Tamara said.

From Los Angeles Times

From early on, Brahim grew up understanding that identity does not need to be singular.

From BBC

These similarities raise the questions: do we really understand how dangerous such situations are?

From BBC