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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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   understand: [verb] to grasp the meaning of. to grasp the reasonableness of. to have thorough or technical acquaintance with or expertness in the practice of. to be thoroughly familiar with the character and propensities of.

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   Understand definition: to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend. See examples of UNDERSTAND used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of UNDERSTANDING is a mental grasp : comprehension. How to use understanding in a sentence.

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   understand: 1 v know and comprehend the nature or meaning of “She did not understand her husband” “I understand what she means” Types: show 32 types... hide 32 types... apprehend , compass , comprehend , dig , get the picture , grasp , grok , savvy understand or perceive the meaning of something sense comprehend follow grasp the meaning catch ...

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   UNDERSTAND definition: 1. to know the meaning of something that someone says: 2. to know why or how something happens or…. Learn more.

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   understanding: 1 n the cognitive condition of someone who understands “he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect” Synonyms: apprehension , discernment , savvy Types: show 13 types... hide 13 types... comprehension an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result) ...

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   Understanding definition: mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation. See examples of UNDERSTANDING used in a sentence.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishunderstand verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Synonyms understand understand see get follow grasp comprehend These words all mean to know or realize something, for example why something happens, how something works or what something means. understand to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what somebody says, etc.; to know or realize how or why something happens, how it works or why it is important:

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    UNDERSTANDING definition: 1. knowledge about a subject, situation, etc. or about how something works: 2. a positive…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishunderstand verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    how something works/happens; 2 [transitive, intransitive] to know or realize how or why something happens, how it works, or why it is important understand (something) Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. No one is answering the phone — I can't understand it. understand why, what, etc… I could never understand why she was fired. They're too young to understand what is ...