UNDERSTAND


Meaning of UNDERSTAND in English

v. 1 grasp, comprehend, see, perceive, discern, make out, get the drift or the hang of, appreciate, interpret, take cognizance of, recognize, be aware or conscious of, be conversant with, know, realize, conceive of, be aware (of), apprehend, penetrate, Colloq get (it), dig, catch on (to), tumble to, cotton on (to), Brit twig I can understand what you are saying I didn't think you understood. 2 accept, agree, arrange, covenant, take I understand the terms of the agreement 3 interpret, take, read, gather from, construe, surmise from, assume from, infer from, view, see As I understand the regulation, only residents may use the facilities 4 hear (of), gather, get wind (of), take it, be told or informed or advised, have found out or learnt, Colloq hear tell I understand that you've applied for another job 5 sympathize or empathize (with), be in sympathy (with), show compassion (for), commiserate (with); accept, tolerate, allow, forgive Surely your employer will understand your being late because of the funeral

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