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Understand:
un·der·stand Pronunciation Key (ndr-stnd)
v. un·der·stood, (-std) un·der·stand·ing,
un·der·stands
v. tr.
To perceive and comprehend the nature and significance of; grasp. See
Synonyms at apprehend.
To know thoroughly by close contact or long experience with: That teacher
understands children.
To grasp or comprehend the meaning intended or expressed
by (another): They have trouble with English, but I can understand them.
To comprehend the language, sounds, form, or symbols of.
To know and be tolerant or sympathetic toward: I can understand your point
of view even though I disagree with it.
To learn indirectly, as by hearsay: I understand his departure was unexpected.
To infer: Am I to understand you are staying the night?
To accept (something) as an agreed fact: It is understood that the fee
will be 50 dollars.
To supply or add (words or a meaning, for example) mentally.
To have understanding, knowledge, or comprehension.
To have sympathy or tolerance.
To learn something indirectly or secondhand; gather.
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