Antonyms for comprehending

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kom-pri-hend

Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛnd

Definition of comprehending

Origin : mid-14c., "to understand," from Latin comprehendere "to take together, to unite; include; seize" (of catching fire or the arrest of criminals); also "to comprehend, perceive" (to seize or take in the mind), from com- "completely" (see com-) + prehendere "to catch hold of, seize" (see prehensile). Related: Comprehended; comprehending.

verb understand
verb include

Example sentences :

"Give Mrs. Bowlder my regards," said the journalist, comprehending the symbolism.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

"No, it mightn't," her mother replied, comprehending easily.
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

Surprised, not yet comprehending, he looked at the object which she held toward him.
Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola

Did you ever set yourself to comprehending why Marie Stuart married Bothwell?
Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic

"My name's Jenny West," she said, comprehending the request.
Extract from : « The Crooked House » by Brandon Fleming

A very large percentage, comprehending 2,309 do not attend church at all.
Extract from : « The Arena » by Various

It seemed to her she had never seen eyes so clear, so blue, so comprehending.
Extract from : « Under the Country Sky » by Grace S. Richmond

She could not speak for a little, and he stood beside her in a comprehending silence.
Extract from : « Under the Country Sky » by Grace S. Richmond

Comprehending what was wanted he struggled to his feet and reached for them.
Extract from : « The Wonder Island Boys: The Tribesmen » by Roger Finlay

At this moment, Will Halley, comprehending the danger, lost his head.
Extract from : « In Search of the Castaways » by Jules Verne

Synonyms for comprehending

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