Synonyms for Understand
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Words related to "Understand" (verb) include grok, sense, follow, catch, touch.
Verb
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
"She did not understand her husband" "I understand what she means"
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groksensefollowcatchtouchreadinterpretmake outsolvepenetrate
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
"Now I see!" "I just can't see your point" "Does she realize how important this decision is?" "I don't understand the idea"
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realizerealisesee
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perceiveappreciate
make sense of a language
"She understands French" "Can you read Greek?"
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readinterprettranslate
believe to be the case
"I understand you have no previous experience?"
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infer
Broader
believe
be understanding of
"You don't need to explain--I understand!"
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sympathizesympathiseempathizeempathise
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