understand
verb
/(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/
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/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/
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/ˌʌndɚˈsteə̯nd/
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/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/
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[ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd]
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[ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd]
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- (transitive) (of communication or means of communication: words, statements, signs, etc.) To know the meaning of; to parse or have parsed correctly; to comprehend.
- (transitive) (of people) To know the intent, motives or character of; (of events) to know the causes of or reasons for.
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comprendre,
entendre
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understanding
adjective
/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/
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/ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/
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- Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance; sympathetically aware.
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comprensiu
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understandable
adjective
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- Capable of being understood; comprehensible.
- Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.
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comprensible
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understandably
adverb
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- For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.
- In an understandable manner.
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comprensiblement
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understander
noun
/ˌəndɚˈstændɚ/
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- One who understands something.
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entenedor,
entenedora
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