Dictionary Check: understand

"understand" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

verb

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

Example: "She did not understand her husband"
verb

perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

Example: "Now I see!"
Synonyms:
verb

make sense of a language

Example: "She understands French"
verb

believe to be the case

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

be understanding of

Example: "You don't need to explain — I understand!"

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