Synonyms for comprehend

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kom-pri-hend

Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛnd

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Définition of comprehend

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 :

She did not seem to hear at first, nor to comprehend when she went back over his words.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

But her new theory of acceptance did not comprehend everything.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

But we must not expect with our finite mind to comprehend the infinite God.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

She did not comprehend that Martin definitely did not want it changed.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

Any thing like a general argument Mr. Hardcastle could not comprehend.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

His lordship stared, and could not comprehend our heroine's present meaning.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Possibly strangers may not comprehend all the bearings; but that is not your fault.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various

Once started upon this explanation, I began to comprehend the whole story.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

I could not comprehend her; she had no designs on Clarence Hervey, she assured me.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

To say that an officer is never, for any object, to alter his orders, is what I cannot comprehend.
Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

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