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to understand
01
to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says
Transitive: to understand sth
Example
Can you help me understand this equation?
She has a unique way of explaining things that makes it easy to understand complex topics.
1.1
to regard something such as a phrase, a missing word, etc. as present
Transitive: to understand a missing word or phrase
Example
If someone announces that they 're " engaged, " it is understood that they are engaged to be married.
The sentence " Would you like coffee? " has the implied object " a cup of " understood.
02
to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something
Transitive: to understand the significance or logic of something
Example
He finally understands the importance of saving money.
It 's difficult to understand his motives for quitting his job.
2.1
to assume something to be the case because it is obvious
Transitive: to understand that
Example
He preferred to work independently, that was understood.
I assumed it was understood that I would have weekends off.
2.2
to be able to comprehend and empathize with someone else's feelings, problems etc.
Transitive: to understand that | to understand someone's feelings
Example
He entirely understands that you need space to think.
I often feel like nobody truly understands my struggles.
2.3
to be of the opinion that something is true, particularly because of what one has been told
Transitive: to understand that
Example
I understand that you would like to reschedule the meeting.
It is understood that she will be the keynote speaker at the conference.
03
to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something
Example
Doctors still do n't understand much about the disease.
I could never understand why she was fired.
