noun
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
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- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
noun
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
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- they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
- there was an understanding between management and the workers
noun
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
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- his sympathies were always with the underdog
- I knew I could count on his understanding
noun
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
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- we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
adjective
characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy
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- an understanding friend
verb
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
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- She did not understand her husband
- I understand what she means
verb
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
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- Now I see!
- I just can't see your point
- Does she realize how important this decision is?
- I don't understand the idea
verb
make sense of a language
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- She understands French
- Can you read Greek?
verb
believe to be the case
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- I understand you have no previous experience?
verb
be understanding of
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- You don't need to explain--I understand!