understand

/ˌʌndəstˈænd/

/ˌəndɝˈstænd/

[verbe]

to understand

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

comprendre

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

1.1

insinuer

to regard something such as a phrase, a missing word, etc. as present

Synonymes : interpret

read

translate

comprendre

to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something

Synonymes : realise

realize

see

2.1

croire comprendre

to be of the opinion that something is true, particularly because of what one has been told

2.2

comprendre

to be able to comprehend and empathize with someone else's feelings, problems etc.

Synonymes : empathise

empathize

sympathise

sympathize

2.3

croire

to assume something to be the case because it is obvious

Synonymes : infer

comprendre

to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something

Exemples

1. Few people understand the complexity of this issue.

2. She understands the importance of good design.

3. I fully understand the reason for your decision.

4. I understand his feelings up to a point.

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