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fathom

verb/noun

ˈfæð.əm

Meaning

To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.

to understand something deeply; to measure the depth of water

It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.

She could not fathom why he was so upset.

understand, gauge, discern, comprehend, grasp, measure

Entry 1

understand, gauge, discern

Entry 2

understand, comprehend, grasp, measure

misunderstand, confuse, ignore

Entry 1

misunderstand, confuse, ignore

Entry 2

misunderstand, confuse

fathom the depth, cannot fathom, fathom the reason

to grow or cause to grow gradually

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

to bring something back to its original or former condition

To buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself; to learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality).

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources