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   understand

   /ˌʌndəˈstand/

   verb

   • 1. perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker): "he didn't understand a word I said"
   • ▪ perceive the significance, explanation, or cause of: "she didn't really understand the situation" Similar comprehendapprehendgraspseetake inperceivediscernmake outpuzzle outrecognizekeep up withmasterget to knowfollowfathomget to the bottom ofpenetratedivineinterpretunraveldeciphersee the light aboutenvisageinformal:get the hang ofget the drift ofcatch on tolatch on totumble tocrackmake head or tail offigure outdiggetget one's head aroundwrap one's mind aroundsee daylightget the pictureget the messagetwigsuss outsusssavvyrare:cognizeOpposite misunderstandmisinterpret
   • 2. interpret or view (something) in a particular way: "as the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives"
   • ▪ infer something from information received (often used as a polite formula in conversation): "I understand you're at art school"
   • ▪ regard (a missing word, phrase, or idea) as present: "‘present company excepted’ is always understood when sweeping generalizations are being made"
   • ▪ assume to be the case; take for granted: "he liked to play the field, that was understood" Similar believebe led to believebe given to understandthinkconcludecome to the conclusiondeduceinferdraw the inferenceassumesurmisefancygathertake ithearhear tellbe informednoticeseelearndiscover
   • 3. be sympathetically or knowledgeably aware of the character or nature of: "Picasso understood colour" Similar appreciaterecognizerealizeacknowledgeknowbe aware ofbe conscious ofbe cognizant ofacceptcommiserate withfeel compassionate towardssympathize withempathize withinformal:take on boardbe wise toOpposite ignore

   Word Origin Old Englishunderstandan (see under-, stand).

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   • 1. understander noun

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    empathize with, empathise with (UK), appreciate, can understand, can see, see, be able to see, hear (informal), be aware of, be conscious of, be cognizant of (formal), sympathize with, sympathise with (UK), know, grok (dated, slang)

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