Understand meaning

What does “understand” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“understand” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: know and comprehend the nature or meaning of.

understand

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
“She did not understand her husband”
“I understand what she means”
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
“Now I see!”
“I just can't see your point”
Synonymsrealize realise see
make sense of a language
“She understands French”
“Can you read Greek?”
Synonymsread interpret translate
believe to be the case
“I understand you have no previous experience?”
Synonymsinfer
be understanding of
“You don't need to explain--I understand!”
Synonymssympathize sympathise empathize empathise

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University