English Dictionary
Definition of “comprehend”
comprehend (ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd
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Definitions
verb
- to perceive or understand
- (tr) to comprise or embrace; include
Word Origin
C14: from Latin comprehendere, from prehendere to seize
Synonyms
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understand,
see,
take in,
perceive,
grasp,
conceive,
make out,
discern,
assimilate,
see the light,
fathom,
apprehend,
get the hang of,
get the picture,
know,
Usage examples
Harrell flicked the pages of Frascati's file, concentrating on details, absorbing them, attempting to comprehend.
Thomas, Craig, The Last Raven (1990)How this relates to the ability to do mathematics I fail to comprehend.
New Scientist (1998)Costa was still struggling to comprehend the news on Thursday.
canada.com (2004)In Glasgow, it would be too much to comprehend that any modern Old Firm manager felt cool about condemning sectarianism.
Glasgow Herald (2001)She prefers a local base, with issues she can comprehend : she too is a woman, she too is often unemployed.
Rice, Judith, New Testaments (1993)
