 comprehend |
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| 1. | [ verb ] get the meaning of something | |
| Synonyms: | grasp apprehend savvy get_the_picture compass dig | |
| Examples: | "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" |
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| Related terms: | understand catch_on figure digest intuit understanding grasping comprehension | |
| 2. | [ verb ] to become aware of through the senses | |
| Synonyms: | perceive | |
| Examples: | "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon" |
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| Related terms: | see hear feel listen pick_up smell catch find dream touch sight taste hurt misperceive see_through divine hallucinate apperceive comprehension sensing | |
| 3. | [ verb ] include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | |
| Synonyms: | cover embrace encompass | |
| Examples: | "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds" "this should cover everyone in the group" |
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| Related terms: | include cover | |
| Similar spelling: |
comprehended comprehension comprehensive compressed compartmented compere compare compression compressing comportment compartment confrere comprise compress compressible compartmental compressor |
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