comprehend
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/
com · pre · hend
ˌkɒm · prɪ · ˈhɛnd
English Definition
v. to understand something fully
Significado en Español
comprender
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “comprehend”:
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A
dismiss
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B
understand
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C
confuse
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D
ignore
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B — understand.
“comprehend” means v. to understand something fully
Common questions about “comprehend”
What does “comprehend” mean?
comprehend — v. to understand something fully. In Chinese: 理解.
How do you pronounce “comprehend”?
comprehend is pronounced /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · pre · hend.
Is “comprehend” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. comprehend appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
