UNDERSTAND

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 15

Scrabble letter values: U1N1D2E1R1S1T1A1N1D2 = 12

Definition

  1. verb know and comprehend the nature or meaning of.
  2. verb perceive (an idea or situation) mentally. — synonyms: realize, realise, see
  3. verb make sense of a language. — synonyms: read, interpret, translate
  4. verb believe to be the case. — synonyms: infer
  5. verb be understanding of. — synonyms: sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise

Examples

  • “She did not understand her husband”
  • “I understand what she means”
  • “Now I see!”

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