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   Un·der·stand

   /ˌəndərˈstand/

   

   verb

   • 1. perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker): "he didn't understand a word I said"
   • ▪ perceive the significance, explanation, or cause of (something): "she didn't really understand the situation" Similar comprehendapprehendgraspseetake inperceivediscernmake outpuzzle outrecognizekeep up withmasterget to knowfollowfathomget to the bottom ofpenetratedivineinterpretunraveldeciphersee the light aboutenvisageinformal:get the hang ofget the drift ofcatch ontolatch ontotumble tocrackmake head or tail offigure outdiggetget one's head aroundwrap one's mind aroundsee daylightget the pictureget the messagetwigsuss outsusssavvyrare:cognizeOpposite misunderstandmisinterpret
   • 2. interpret or view (something) in a particular way: "as the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives"
   • ▪ infer something from information received (often used as a polite formula in conversation): "I understand you're at art school"
   • ▪ regard (a missing word, phrase, or idea) as present; supply mentally: "“present company excepted” is always understood when sweeping generalizations are being made"
   • ▪ assume to be the case; take for granted: "he liked to play the field—that was understood" Similar believebe led to believebe given to understandthinkconcludecome to the conclusiondeduceinferdraw the inferenceassumesurmisefancygathertake ithearhear tellbe informednoticeseelearndiscover
   • 3. be sympathetically or knowledgeably aware of the character or nature of: "Picasso understood color" Similar appreciaterecognizerealizeacknowledgeknowbe aware ofbe conscious ofbe cognizant ofacceptcommiserate withfeel compassionate towardsympathize withempathize withinformal:take on boardbe wise toOpposite ignore

   Word Origin Old Englishunderstandan (see under-, stand).

   Derivatives

   • 1. understander noun

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   1. a. : to grasp the meaning of. understand Russian. b. : to grasp the reasonableness of. his behavior is hard to understand. c. : to have thorough or technical acquaintance with or expertness in the practice of.

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   To understand something is to be thoroughly familiar with it, or to apprehend clearly its character, nature, or subtleties. How is understand different from know and comprehend? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › understandUNDERSTAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to know why or how something happens or works: [ + question word ] We still don't fully understand how the brain works. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to understand something. understand I understand why he did that. comprehend He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem. get the picture OK. Don't say any more.

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   Definitions of understand. verb. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of. “She did not understand her husband” “I understand what she means” see more. verb. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally. “I don't understand the idea” synonyms: realise, realize, see. envision, fancy, figure, image, picture, project, see, visualise, visualize.

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   The meaning of UNDERSTANDING is a mental grasp : comprehension. How to use understanding in a sentence. a mental grasp : comprehension; the power of comprehending; especially : the capacity to apprehend general relations of particulars…

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   noun. an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion. “I knew I could count on his understanding ” synonyms: sympathy. see more. noun. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises. “there was an understanding between management and the workers” synonyms: agreement. see more. adjective.

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   Check pronunciation: understand. Definition of understand verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.