Definition of comprehend

Definitions

Verb

get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

Verb

to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"

Verb

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one''s sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group"

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Synonyms

apprehend compass cover dig embrace encompass get the picture grasp grok perceive savvy

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More General Terms

include understand

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More Specific Terms

ache apperceive catch catch on cotton on digest divine dream feel figure find get it get onto get wise hallucinate hear hurt intuit latch on listen misperceive pick up receive see see through sense sight smell spy suffer taste touch tumble twig

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