comprehend

/kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛnd/

/ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnd/

to comprehend

MAIN VERB

to fully understand something, especially something complicated

synonyms : apprehend

to become aware of through the senses

synonyms : perceive

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

synonyms : cover

Examples

1. Circuitry that Karen could not begin to comprehend.

2. So, a machine comprehends a passage of text.

3. Our brains can't comprehend these concepts.

4. Their brains cannot comprehend the third dimension.