COMPREHEND


Meaning of COMPREHEND in English

— comprehender , n. — comprehendingly , adv.

/kom'pri hend"/ , v.t.

1. to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.

2. to take in or embrace; include; comprise: The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture.

[ 1350-1400; ME comprehenden comprehendere, equiv. to com- COM- + prehendere to grasp; see PREHENSILE ]

Syn. 1. See know 1 . 2. See include .

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