understand

verb

un·der·stand ˌən-dər-ˈstand How to pronounce understand (audio)

understood ˌən-dər-ˈstu̇d How to pronounce understand (audio)

; understanding

transitive verb

: to grasp the meaning of

understand Russian

: to grasp the reasonableness of

his behavior is hard to understand

: to have thorough or technical acquaintance with or expertness in the practice of

understand finance

: to be thoroughly familiar with the character and propensities of

understands children

: to accept as a fact or truth or regard as plausible without utter certainty

we understand that he is returning from abroad

: to interpret in one of a number of possible ways

: to supply in thought as though expressed

"to be married" is commonly understood after the word engaged

intransitive verb

: to have understanding : have the power of comprehension

: to achieve a grasp of the nature, significance, or explanation of something

: to believe or infer something to be the case

: to show a sympathetic or tolerant attitude toward something

understandability

ˌən-dər-ˌstan-də-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce understand (audio)

noun

understandable

ˌən-dər-ˈstan-də-bəl How to pronounce understand (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

I can't understand a word you're saying. I don't understand these directions. I want you to stay away from her. Do you understand? I don't understand how this is supposed to work. He doesn't really understand the situation. You should read the book in order to understand more about the subject. I can't understand why she would do such a thing. She's beginning to understand what's going on. You have to understand that I had no other choice. At first we didn't get along, but I think we understand each other now. See More

Recent Examples on the Web How FanDuel’s No Sweat First Bet works Before signing up with FanDuel, new users should understand the intricacies of the No Sweat First Bet promotion. —

Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 Willis’ family aims to shed light on the need for further research and awareness into this type of dementia, so family members can understand that behavioral changes are typical in these cases. —

Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 17 Feb. 2023 A lot of people now understand that patriotism has to do with honoring the Constitution, protecting our institutional democracy. —

Benjamin Wallace-wells, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2023 The other women understand, and even Kat gives her a comforting hug. —

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023 The most important aspect of shopping for the right heirloom seeds is to understand all of the vital specs of your garden. —

Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2023 Time Maximization Peak-performing leaders understand that poor communication steals their time. —

Abiola Salami, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 Students understand the Holocaust, along with antisemitism in the 20th and 21st centuries. —

Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2023 Rosanna Smart is an economist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation and co-leader of its Gun Policy in America initiative to understand the effects of gun policies. —

Andrew R. Morral, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

understand

verb

un·der·stand ˌən-dər-ˈstand How to pronounce understand (audio)

understood -ˈstu̇d How to pronounce understand (audio)

; understanding

: to get the meaning of : comprehend

: to have thorough acquaintance with

understand the arts

: to have reason to believe : gather, infer

I understand that they will arrive today

: to take as meaning something not openly made known : interpret, explain

understand the letter to be a refusal

: to have a sympathetic attitude

my cousin doesn't understand about these things

: to supply in thought as if expressed

"to be married" is commonly understood after the word "engaged"

understandable

-ˈstan-də-bəl How to pronounce understand (audio)

adjective

understandably

-blē

adverb

单词	understandings
释义	understand verb un·der·stand ˌən-dər-ˈstand understood ˌən-dər-ˈstu̇d ; understanding transitive verb 1 a : to grasp the meaning of understand Russian b : to grasp the reasonableness of his behavior is hard to understand c : to have thorough or technical acquaintance with or expertness in the practice of understand finance d : to be thoroughly familiar with the character and propensities of understands children 2 : to accept as a fact or truth or regard as plausible without utter certainty we understand that he is returning from abroad 3 : to interpret in one of a number of possible ways 4 : to supply in thought as though expressed "to be married" is commonly understood after the word engaged intransitive verb 1 : to have understanding : have the power of comprehension 2 : to achieve a grasp of the nature, significance, or explanation of something 3 : to believe or infer something to be the case 4 : to show a sympathetic or tolerant attitude toward something understandability ˌən-dər-ˌstan-də-ˈbi-lə-tē noun understandable ˌən-dər-ˈstan-də-bəl adjective Synonyms conclude decide deduce derive extrapolate gather infer judge make out reason See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I can't understand a word you're saying. I don't understand these directions. I want you to stay away from her. Do you understand? I don't understand how this is supposed to work. He doesn't really understand the situation. You should read the book in order to understand more about the subject. I can't understand why she would do such a thing. She's beginning to understand what's going on. You have to understand that I had no other choice. At first we didn't get along, but I think we understand each other now. See More Recent Examples on the Web How FanDuel’s No Sweat First Bet works Before signing up with FanDuel, new users should understand the intricacies of the No Sweat First Bet promotion. —Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 Willis’ family aims to shed light on the need for further research and awareness into this type of dementia, so family members can understand that behavioral changes are typical in these cases. —Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 17 Feb. 2023 A lot of people now understand that patriotism has to do with honoring the Constitution, protecting our institutional democracy. —Benjamin Wallace-wells, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2023 The other women understand, and even Kat gives her a comforting hug. —Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023 The most important aspect of shopping for the right heirloom seeds is to understand all of the vital specs of your garden. —Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2023 Time Maximization Peak-performing leaders understand that poor communication steals their time. —Abiola Salami, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 Students understand the Holocaust, along with antisemitism in the 20th and 21st centuries. —Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2023 Rosanna Smart is an economist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation and co-leader of its Gun Policy in America initiative to understand the effects of gun policies. —Andrew R. Morral, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English understandan, from under + standan to stand First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing understand fail to see/understand give (someone) to understand fail to see/understand give (someone) to understand Kids Definition understand verb un·der·stand ˌən-dər-ˈstand understood -ˈstu̇d ; understanding 1 a : to get the meaning of : comprehend b : to have thorough acquaintance with understand the arts 2 : to have reason to believe : gather, infer I understand that they will arrive today 3 : to take as meaning something not openly made known : interpret, explain understand the letter to be a refusal 4 : to have a sympathetic attitude my cousin doesn't understand about these things 5 : to supply in thought as if expressed "to be married" is commonly understood after the word "engaged" understandable -ˈstan-də-bəl adjective understandably -blē adverb understandings noun plural of understanding 1 as in agreements an arrangement about action to be taken the tenants came to an understanding with the landlord that they would be able to renew their leases for the same rent Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance agreements pacts conventions contracts settlements promises covenants deals compacts dispositions treaties accords bargains associations pledges partnerships charters alliances approvals acceptances binders consents concurrences ententes assents leagues entente cordiales okays OKs 2 as in perceptions the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something a social observer with a deep understanding of the problems that the nation's cities face in the 21st century Synonyms & Similar Words perceptions appreciations grasps comprehensions grips apprehensions conceptions absorptions assimilations holds realizations percipiences enlightenments digestions uptakes visualizations Antonyms & Near Antonyms misunderstandings misinterpretations misperceptions misapprehensions incomprehensions miscomprehensions
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understand

verb

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Phrases Containing understand

Kids Definition

noun