■ verb ( past and past participle understood )
1》 perceive the intended meaning of (words, a speaker, or a language).
↘perceive the significance, explanation, or cause of.
↘interpret or view in a particular way.
2》 infer from information received: I ~ you're at art school.
↘supply (a missing word, phrase, or idea) mentally.
↘assume to be the case; take for granted.
3》 be sympathetically aware of: I ~ how you feel.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
OE ~an (see under- , stand ).