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understand

/ˌʌndɚstˈænd/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
    “She did not understand her husband”
  2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
    “Now I see!”
  3. make sense of a language
    “She understands French”
  4. believe to be the case
    “I understand you have no previous experience?”
  5. be understanding of
    “You don't need to explain--I understand!”

Synonyms for understand

Words that rhyme with understand

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