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Understand (Verb)

Meaning 1

Believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • I understand you've recently moved to the city and don't know many people yet.
  • Understand you're running a bit behind schedule, can you catch up by the end of the week.
  • I understand the company is downsizing and some jobs may be lost.
  • Understand we need to submit our proposals by the end of the month.
  • I understand you're planning to start your own business and will be leaving your current job.

Synonyms

  • Infer

Meaning 2

Be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • She's going through a tough breakup, so try to understand where she's coming from.
  • You don't need to justify yourself, I understand what happened.
  • I know this is a lot to take in, but just know I understand how you're feeling.
  • Don't worry about apologizing, I understand it was an honest mistake.
  • You were really looking forward to the concert, and I understand why you're so disappointed it's cancelled.

Synonyms

  • Empathise
  • Sympathise
  • Sympathize
  • Empathize

Related Words

  • Understanding (noun)
  • Understandable (adjective)

Meaning 3

Make sense of a language; "She understands French"; "Can you read Greek?".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • She understands Spanish fluently and often translates for her family.
  • My grandmother can read ancient Persian but struggles to speak it.
  • I'm having trouble understanding the dialect, can you explain it to me.
  • He doesn't understand a word of Russian, so we had to use an interpreter.
  • Not many people in the village understand English, so it's hard for tourists.

Synonyms

  • Interpret
  • Read
  • Translate

Related Words

  • Understandable (adjective)

Meaning 4

Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • I think I finally understand why she reacted like that.
  • It took me a while to understand the concept of quantum physics.
  • The teacher asked the student if he understood the lesson.
  • After listening to her explanation, I began to understand her perspective.
  • The complexity of the problem made it difficult for me to understand the solution.

Synonyms

  • Realize
  • Realise
  • See

Hyponyms

  • Take Account

Related Words

  • Understanding (noun)
  • Understandable (adjective)

Meaning 5

Know and comprehend the nature or meaning of; "She did not understand her husband"; "I understand what she means".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

  • She did not understand her husband's decision to quit his job without discussing it with her beforehand.
  • I understand what my parents are going through and I'm trying to be more supportive.
  • He didn't understand the subtle hints his girlfriend was giving him, so she had to spell it out for him.
  • By the end of the tutorial, I finally understand how to use the software efficiently.
  • The psychologist took some time to understand the patient's past experiences before forming a diagnosis.

Hyponyms

  • Compass
  • Figure Out
  • Get The Picture
  • Fathom
  • Comprehend
  • See
  • Savvy
  • Translate
  • Work
  • Get
  • Bottom
  • Puzzle Out
  • Apprehend
  • Construe
  • Dig
  • Work Out
  • Lick
  • Interpret
  • Read
  • Grasp

Related Words

  • Understanding (noun)
  • Understandable (adjective)
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