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nderstand, nuderstand, umderstamd, undderstandd, undeerstand, underrstand, undersstand, understaand, understan, understtand, undertsand, underztand, unnderstannd, uunderstand
Understand — synonyms, definition
1. understand (Verb)
64 synonyms
absorb accept acknowledge appreciate apprehend ascertain assimilate assume be aware of believe clarify cognise comprehend conceive conclude construe control create credit deduce • • •
5 definitions
understand (Verb) — Know and comprehend the nature or meaning of.
ex. "She did not understand her husband" ex. "I understand what she means"
understand (Verb) — Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.
ex. "I don't understand the idea"
understand (Verb) — Make sense of a language.
ex. "She understands French"
understand (Verb) — Believe to be the case.
ex. "I understand you have no previous experience?"
understand (Verb) — Be understanding of.
ex. "You don't need to explain--I understand!"
1 type of
believe
31 type
appreciate apprehend bottom catch compass comprehend construe dig fathom figure out follow get get the picture grasp grok interpret lick make out penetrate perceive • • •