Understand

verb
,əndər'stænd

Verb

  • believe to be the case

    I understand you have no previous experience?

    Similar:Infer
    Type of:Believe
  • make sense of a language

    She understands French

  • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

    I don't understand the idea

    Similar:RealiseRealizeSee
  • be understanding of

    You don't need to explain--I understand!

    Similar:EmpathiseEmpathizeSympathiseSympathize
  • know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

    She did not understand her husband

    I understand what she means

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