understand
What is the Definition of understand?
Verb:
- know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
- perceive (an idea or situation)
- make sense of a language
- believe to be the case
- be understanding of
How can I use understand in a sentence?
Now, as I understand it, the house cup here needs awarding, and the points stand thus: In fourth place, Gryffindor, with three hundred and twelve points; in third, Hufflepuff, with three hundred and fifty-two; Ravenclaw has four hundred and twenty-six and Slytherin, four hundred and seventy-two.
I do not expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses.
Ron and Hermione, meanwhile, had found a place in the stands next to Neville, who could not understand why they looked so grim and worried, or why they had both brought their wands to the match.
The Dursleys often spoke about Harry like this, as though he was not there — or rather, as though he was something very nasty that could not understand them, like a slug.
But I do not understand who — Can you think of nobody who has waited many years to return to power, who has clung to life, awaiting their chance?
Other meanings of understand (synonyms, cognates).
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