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UNDERSTAND

(verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Understand.

How to pronounce understand:

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Understand - as a verb

Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

Example: "Now i see!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
realise7realize16see3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make sense of a language

Example: "She understands french"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interpret11read5translate9

Believe to be the case

Example: "I understand you have no previous experience?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infer8

Be understanding of

Example: "You don't need to explain--i understand!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
empathise16empathize25sympathise20sympathize29

Example Sentences

"I understand the concept you explained."
"Please try to understand my point of view."
"He couldn't understand why she was upset."
"They couldn't understand each other due to the language barrier."
"I need some time to understand this complex problem."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDERSTAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, understand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDERSTAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is UNDERSTAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, understand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERSTAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is UNDERSTAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, understand is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERSTAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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