Webunderstand 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

WebUnderstand: to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information. Synonyms: conclude, decide, deduce… Antonyms: miss… Find the right word.

Webv. -stood, -stand•ing. v.t. 1. to perceive the meaning of; comprehend: to understand a poem. 2. to be familiar with; have a thorough knowledge of: to understand a trade. 3. to interpret or comprehend in a specified way: She understood his suggestion as a complaint.

Webverb (used with object), un·der·stood, un·der·stand·ing. to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend: to understand Spanish; I didn't understand your question. to be thoroughly familiar with; apprehend clearly the character, nature, or subtleties of: to understand a trade.

Webunderstand verb (KNOW) to know the meaning of something, or to know how a person feels and why the person behaves in a particular way: [ + question word ] I don’t …

Web3 a [+ object] : to know how (someone) thinks, feels, or behaves I understand [= know] him well enough to know that he won't want to go. She understands children. At first we didn't get along, but I think we understand each other now. b : to feel sympathy for someone's feelings or situation [+ object]

Web To take in or make out the meaning of; perceive; comprehend. To take or suppose to mean; supply mentally. To learn; have information of. To comprehend. To know through information.

WebDefinitions of understand verb know and comprehend the nature or meaning of “She did not understand her husband” “I understand what she means” see more verb perceive (an idea or situation) mentally “I don't understand the idea” synonyms: realise, realize, see envision, fancy, figure, image, picture, project, see, visualise, visualize

WebTo understand is to be fully aware not only of the meaning of something but also of its implications: I could comprehend all he said, but did not understand that he was joking. To know is to be aware of something as a fact or truth: He knows the basic facts of the subject. I know that he agrees with me.

WebUnderstanding is a psychological process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message whereby one is able to use concepts to model that object. Understanding is a relation between the knower and an object of understanding.