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Understand

🔄 Synonyms of "Understand"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
inferverb	(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
seeverb	(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
interpretverb	To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
realizeverb	(transitive) To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
sympathizeverb	(intransitive) To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected
empathizeverb	(intransitive) to feel empathy for another person
gatherverb	To collect normally separate things.
readverb	(transitive or intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
translateverb	Senses relating to the change of information, etc., from one form to another.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Understand"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
realizeverb	(transitive) To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
inferverb	(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
seeverb	(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
interpretverb	To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
readverb	(transitive or intransitive) To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
empathizeverb	(intransitive) to feel empathy for another person
sympathizeverb	(intransitive) To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected
translateverb	Senses relating to the change of information, etc., from one form to another.
gatherverb	To collect normally separate things.
knowingnoun	Possessing knowledge or understanding; knowledgeable, intelligent.
knowverb	(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.
informed	Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education.
comprehensionnoun	A thorough understanding.
knowledgeverb	(obsolete) To confess as true; to acknowledge.
comprehensible	Able to be comprehended.
perceiveverb	(transitive) To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.
awarenessnoun	The state or quality of being aware of something.
conversantnoun	Familiar or acquainted by use or study; well-informed; versed.
recognizeverb	(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
discernverb	(transitive) To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.