understand
(verb)
verb
1. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
- She did not understand her husband
- I understand what she means
Definition categories: cognition
2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
- I don't understand the idea
Similar word(s): realise, realize, see
Definition categories: cognition
3. make sense of a language
- She understands French
Similar word(s): interpret, read, translate
Definition categories: cognition, understand
4. believe to be the case
- I understand you have no previous experience?
Similar word(s): infer
Definition categories: cognition, believe
5. be understanding of
- You don't need to explain--I understand!
Similar word(s): empathise, empathize, sympathise, sympathize
Definition categories: cognition
Sentences with understand as a verb:
- I understand German.
- I received your note, but I did not understand it.
- I understand that you have information for me.
- But we cannot disappoint Grandma and Grandpa Smith, and that is what family is all about! Do you understand?!