to understand
∞
1.0
- verb
- /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
:
comprender
- I want them to at least understand what this feels like for me.
- try to understand
- help students understand
- understand people
What do most people not understand about fame and status?
- What do most people not understand about fame and status?
- That's part of the work of striving to understand the Abraham story.
- And the idea here is that they understand the ground force mindset.
- And they didn't really understand why that was wrong.
- And it felt like girls understand me better than guys do.
- So people can really understand what goes into this.
- And you're going to need to understand how scenes work.
- I'm the only one who understands what it's like.
- So listen to understand, not to give a rebuttal.
- And that would allow the human being to understand God, right?
- And I think great artists understand that what they do is play.
- I want them to at least understand what this feels like for me.
- It's hard for me to understand even how difficult it is.
- You have to understand that he was stressed.
Examples
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Money goes to those who understand its nature.
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I told her that I understand and that I got us now.
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We want people who understand how things truly are.
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So people can really understand what goes into this.
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Well, yeah, I can understand why people eat it so much.
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So I understand that it can be difficult.
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I'm desperate for people to understand how wild this is.
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We need to understand this man for the betterment of society.
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I intentionally try to understand each patient's or family's unique story and circumstances.
Academic text (2011) -
I want them to at least understand what this feels like for me.
Synonyms
∞
1.4
To understand what someone says or an idea
∞
1.0
To understand what something means
∞
5.6
Understand something in a particular way
∞
1.1
To suddenly understand something you did not know before
∞
1.8
To look at signs or actions and understand what they mean
902
3.4
To understand how important something is
877
1.1
To understand something after someone explains it
705
1.4
To be fully aware that something is true or happening
386
3.3
To explain what something means
369
3.0
To become aware of something in your mind and understand it
146
4.1
To understand something difficult clearly
137
2.7
To understand the meaning of something
96
3.5
To feel or show care and understanding for someone who is unhappy
57
6.1
To understand something after much thought
48
4.9
To understand and share another person's feelings by imagining what they feel
45
8.1
To understand words, actions, or events in a particular way
37
3.2
To understand what someone is saying or what is happening
25
7.8
Start to understand what is happening or what to do
15
6.7
To understand a situation or subject well
9
4.3
To understand the meaning of something
7
7.0
To understand someone tricked you and become more careful
4
3.9
To understand a situation well without being confused
3
9.9
To understand something deeply and naturally
1
7.5
To understand how serious or important something is
1
9.6
To notice and understand something in your mind
To think about your own or other people's thoughts and feelings
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How Sympathetic
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Etymology
Understand breaks down into under + stand, and long ago it could mean 'stand beneath' someone as a way to support them. Think of 'standing with' a person so you feel what they feel, and that's why to understand someone can mean to be 'sympathetic' or to see their feelings.