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   comprehend

   /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

   verb

   • 1. grasp mentally; understand: "he couldn't comprehend her reasons for marrying Lovat" Similar understandgrasptake inseeapprehendfollowmake sense offathommake outpuzzle outget to the bottom ofpenetraterealizeperceivediscerndivineunraveldecipherinterpretpiece togetherinformal:work outfigure outmake head or tail ofget one's head aroundwrap one's mind roundtake on boardget a fix onget the hang ofget the drift ofcatch on tolatch on totumble tocrackdiggetsee the lightget the picturetwigsuss outsusssavvy
   • 2. include, comprise, or encompass: formal "a divine order comprehending all men" Similar compriseincludetake inencompassembraceinvolvecontaincoverOpposite exclude

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French comprehender, or Latin comprehendere, from com- ‘together’ + prehendere ‘grasp’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. comprehender noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPREHEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to understand something completely: I fail to comprehend their attitude. He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem. [ + question word ] I'll never comprehend why she did what she did. [ + that ] I don't think he fully comprehends that she won't be here to help him. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to understand something.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › comprehendComprehend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   To comprehend is to mentally grasp something's complete nature or meaning. Comprehend is thus often a bit stronger than understand: for example, you may understand the instructions in a handbook without completely comprehending their purpose. Comprehend's second meaning is much less common.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › comprehendCOMPREHEND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Comprehend definition: to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive. See examples of COMPREHEND used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › comprehendComprehend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To comprehend something is to understand it, like when you have to read a difficult passage more than once in order to comprehend it.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPREHEND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   formalus/ˌkɑːm.prəˈhend/uk/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/ Add to word listAdd to word list. to understand something completely: I fail to comprehend their attitude. He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem. [ + question word ] I'll never comprehend why she did what she did.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcomprehend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of comprehend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPREHEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive. He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark. 2. to take in or embrace; include; comprise. The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture. SYNONYMS 1. See know 1. 2.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › comprehendComprehend - definition of comprehend by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive. 2. to take in or embrace; include; comprise. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin comprehendere = com- com - + prehendere to grasp; see prehensile] com`pre•hend′i•ble, adj. syn: See include.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMPREHEND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    COMPREHEND definition: to understand: . Learn more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › comprehendcomprehend | meaning of comprehend in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    comprehend meaning, definition, what is comprehend: to understand something that is complica...: Learn more.