Synonyms of understand

Verb


1. understand

usage: know and comprehend the nature or meaning of; "She did not understand her husband"; "I understand what she means"

2. understand, realize, realise, see

usage: 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"

3. understand, read, interpret, translate, understand

usage: make sense of a language; "She understands French"; "Can you read Greek?"

4. understand, infer, believe

usage: believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?"

5. sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise, understand

usage: be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!"

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Definition and meaning of understand (Dictionary)