Definition of understand

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  • understand is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • understand is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • understand is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of understand

  • believe to be the case (verb)

    Examples

    1. I understand you have no previous experience?

    Synonyms

    1. infer
  • make sense of a language (verb)

    Examples

    1. She understands French

    Synonyms

    1. interpret
    2. read
    3. translate
  • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally (verb)

    Examples

    1. I don't understand the idea

    Synonyms

    1. realise
    2. realize
    3. see
  • be understanding of (verb)

    Examples

    1. You don't need to explain--I understand!

    Synonyms

    1. empathise
    2. empathize
    3. sympathise
    4. sympathize
  • know and comprehend the nature or meaning of (verb)

    Examples

    1. She did not understand her husband
    2. I understand what she means

See definition of understand in Merriam Webster