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comprehend
to understand fully
Synonyms
Antonyms
- misunderstand
comprehend in a sentence
It took a second reading to comprehend the poem.
At first, Nora could not comprehend why the character refused help.
Where it comes from
From Latin comprehendere, meaning 'to seize or grasp together.'
Memory hook
Comprehend is to grasp an idea with your mind.
Read it in context
- The Ridge Vote Narrative
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