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comprehend

verb

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

beyond comprehension

understand, grasp, perceive, fathom, apprehend

misunderstand, confuse

comprehend fully, difficult to comprehend, unable to comprehend

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or...

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed