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understand verb

  /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ , /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ , /ˌʌndɚˈsteə̯nd/ , /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ , [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈsteə̯nd] , [ˌʌɾ̃ɚˈstæ̃nd]
  • (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.
comprendre, entendre

understanding adjective

  /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ , /ˌʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/
  • Showing compassion, tolerance, and forbearance; sympathetically aware.
comprensiu

understandable adjective

  • Capable of being understood; comprehensible.
  • Capable of being accepted or excused under the circumstances.
comprensible

understandably adverb

  • For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.
  • In an understandable manner.
comprensiblement

understander noun

  /ˌəndɚˈstændɚ/
  • One who understands something.
entenedor, entenedora
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