understand (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
Definition
To know how someone feels or why they act in a certain way.
Examples
I understand that you are tired.
She understands his problem.
Do you understand why I am upset?
How to Use understand
- understand why (collocation)
- To know the reason for something. — "I don't understand why he is late."
- understand that (collocation)
- To know that a particular fact or situation is true. — "I understand that you have a meeting."
- understand someone (collocation)
- To know someone's feelings or character. — "She understands him very well."
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