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Understand

ˌʌndəˈstand

Understand definitions
verb
understood understand understanding understands
  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"

  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"

  3. be sympathetically or knowledgeably aware of the character or nature of

    "Picasso understood colour"

    appreciate recognize realize acknowledge know be aware of be conscious of be cognizant of accept