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comprehend

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/
com · pre · hend ˌkɒm · prɪ · ˈhɛnd
English Definition
v. to understand something fully
中文释义
理解
Significado en Español
comprender
한국어 뜻
이해하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiểu
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Example Sentence

It took time to comprehend the complex theory.

理解这个复杂的理论花了一些时间。

Synonyms
understand grasp fathom
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “comprehend”:

  1. A dismiss
  2. B understand
  3. C confuse
  4. D ignore
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B — understand. “comprehend” means v. to understand something fully

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The lesson was so clear that even young children could easily ______ it.

  1. A forget
  2. B ignore
  3. C doubt
  4. D comprehend
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D — comprehend. “comprehend” means v. to understand something fully

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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.

How do you use “comprehend” in a sentence?

It took time to comprehend the complex theory. (理解这个复杂的理论花了一些时间。)

What are synonyms for “comprehend”?

understand, grasp, fathom — all close in meaning to comprehend (v. to understand something fully).

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.

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