The meaning of Understand

Irregular verb

1 form	Understand
2 form	Understood
3 form	Understood

Understand – definition

verb
Perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
Usage examples:
He didn't understand a word i said
verb
Interpret or view (something) in a particular way.
Usage examples:
As the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives
verb
Be sympathetically or knowledgeably aware of the character or nature of.
Usage examples:
Picasso understood colour
Synonims:
Appreciate Recognize Realize Acknowledge Know Be aware of Be conscious of Be cognizant of Accept Commiserate with Feel compassionate towards Sympathize with Empathize with Take on board Be wi

verb
Know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

verb
To know the meaning of something, or to know how a person feels and why the person behaves in a particular way
Usage examples:
[ + question word ] i don’t understand what he means., [ t ] is there anyone here who understands e…

Understand translation into English

Understand: translate from English into Chinese

理解, 了解, 明白, 懂, 懂得, 领会, 解, 清楚, 谅解, 了, 明, 意识, 理会, 体恤, 意, 会, 谅, 领, 惺, 臆断, 通, 迹察

Understand: translate from English into Dutch

Begrijpen, Verstaan, Beseffen, Bevatten, Opvatten, Vernemen, Nemen

Understand: translate from English into French

Comprendre, Saisir, Entendre, Découvrir, Faire du sentiment, Sous-entendre

Understand: translate from English into German

Verstehe, Verstehen, Begreifen, Erkennen, Erfassen, Fassen, Kapieren, Auffassen, Sich denken, Voraussetzen

Understand: translate from English into Hindi

समझना, जानना, समझ लेना, मानना, जान लेना, अर्थ समझना, सूचित करना, भली भांति जानना, सूचित किया जाना, अनुभव करना, बूझना

Understand: translate from English into Italian

Comprendere, Capire, Conoscere, Sapere, Interpretare, Apprendere, Concepire, Intendersi, Vedere, Credere, Rendersi conto di, Sottintendere, Risultare, Convenire

Understand: translate from English into Korean

이해하다, 알다, 들어서 알고 있다, 들어서 알다, 통하다, 생각하다, 마음속에서 보충하다, 이해력이 있다, 납득하다, 양해하다

Understand: translate from English into Russian

Понять, Понимать, Уяснить, Разуметь, Подразумевать, Сообразить, Уметь, Узнавать, Догадываться, Услышать, Слышать, Истолковывать, Смыслить, Уяснять, Предполагать, Уславливаться

Understand: translate from English into Spanish

Comprender, Entender, Captar, Tomar, Sobreentender

Word origin

Old English understandan (see under-, stand).

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Understand – similar words

understandably

adverb
As is reasonable or expected.
Usage examples:
The victim was understandably shaken by the incident

adverb
If you say that someone is understandably feeling a particular emotion, you mean that most people would feel the same way in that situation
Usage examples:
She was understandably upset when no one returned her call.

All meanings and translations of Understandably

understandable

adjective
Able to be understood.
Usage examples:
Though his accent was strange, the words were perfectly understandable

adjective
Able to be understood, so that you know what something means
Usage examples:
You’ve got to tell a story to three-year-olds in a way that’s understandable to them., her actions …

All meanings and translations of Understandable

Understand synonims

accept

verb
Consent to receive or undertake (something offered).
Usage examples:
He accepted a pen as a present

All meanings and translations of Accept

acknowledge

verb
Accept or admit the existence or truth of.
Usage examples:
The plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities

verb
To accept the truth or recognize the existence of something
Usage examples:
The president acknowledged his mistake in not vetoing the tax bill., he’s acknowledged as a leader …

verb
To let someone know that you have received something that they sent to you
Usage examples:
Acknowledge receipt of sth please acknowledge receipt of this letter.

All meanings and translations of Acknowledge

appreciate

verb
Recognize the full worth of.
Usage examples:
She feels that he does not appreciate her

All meanings and translations of Appreciate

know

verb
Be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
Usage examples:
Most people know that cfcs can damage the ozone layer

Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a piece of information

verb
To have information in your mind; to be aware of something
Usage examples:
[ i ] “where did he go?” “i don’t know.”, [ t ] do you know the answer?, [ t ] she knows the name o…

All meanings and translations of Know

realize

verb
Become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly.
Usage examples:
He realized his mistake at once

verb
Be fully aware or cognizant of

verb
To become aware of or understand a situation
Usage examples:
He realized the store would be closing in a few minutes., [ + (that) clause ] suddenly i realized (…

All meanings and translations of Realize

recognize

verb
Identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.
Usage examples:
I recognized her when her wig fell off

verb
To know someone or something because you have seen or experienced that person or thing before
Usage examples:
I recognized my old high school teacher from the photograph., doctors are trained to recognize the …

verb
To know what something is because you have seen it before, or because you have heard or read about it
Usage examples:
Managers failed to recognize the symptoms as quickly as they should., more and more people are begi…

All meanings and translations of Recognize

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