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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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The company says it’s also supporting athletes with a new Athlete Center of Excellence run by financial professionals who understand the athlete experience, as well as financial education outreach at universities.

From The Wall Street Journal

You can understand where she’s coming from, but after a certain point ... she’s gonna hit diminishing returns.

From Los Angeles Times

UC Davis law professor Aaron Tang says understanding the Supreme Court’s order calls for a close reading of the statewide injunction handed down by U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

“We need to understand that they were very courageous to speak out.”

From Los Angeles Times

The president, he adds, is "known to have a transactional understanding of alliance relationships in general".

From BBC