understand

verbs

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

"She did not understand her husband"; "I understand what she means"

understand

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perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

"Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea"

realise, realize, see, understand

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make sense of a language

"She understands French"; "Can you read Greek?"

interpret, read, translate, understand

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believe to be the case

"I understand you have no previous experience?"

infer, understand

be understanding of

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

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