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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!"

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believe
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appreciate apprehend bottom catch compass comprehend construe dig fathom figure out follow get get the picture grasp grok interpret lick make out penetrate perceive • • •