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Synonyms for comprehending

Grammar : Verb
Spell : kom-pri-hend
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛnd

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Définition 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

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