understand

Meanings

• know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
  • "She did not understand her husband"
  • "I understand what she means"
• perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
  • "I don't understand the idea"
• make sense of a language
  • "She understands French"
• believe to be the case
  • "I understand you have no previous experience?"
• be understanding of
  • "You don't need to explain--I understand!"

Synonyms

empathise, empathize, infer, interpret, read, realise, realize, see, sympathise, sympathize, translate