Comprehend - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌkɑːmprɪˈhend|  American pronunciation of the word comprehend
Brit.  |kɒmprɪˈhend|  British pronunciation of the word comprehend

verb

- get the meaning of something (syn: apprehend, compass, dig, grasp, savvy)
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
- to become aware of through the senses (syn: perceive)
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory (syn: cover, embrace, encompass)

Extra examples

...the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong...

...it took me a while to comprehend algebra...

They did not comprehend how hard he had struggled.

Egypt comprehended anciently a prodigious number of cities.

She cannot comprehend the extent of the disaster.

I did not fully comprehend what had happened.

It may be hard to comprehend how much this gift means for my country.

Finally, she comprehended that he wanted his pay.

Five is comprehended in 48 9 times.

Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?

He failed to comprehend the seriousness of the problem.

I could not comprehend her refusal to help.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: comprehend
he/she/it: comprehends
present participle: comprehending
past tense: comprehended
past participle: comprehended
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