1. • verb - know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
   • verb - perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
   • verb - make sense of a language
   • verb - believe to be the case
   • verb - be understanding of
2. • To perceive and comprehend the nature and significance of; grasp.
   • To know thoroughly by close contact or long experience with: That teacher understands children.
   • To grasp or comprehend the meaning intended or expressed by (another): They have trouble with English, but I can understand them.
   • To comprehend the language, sounds, form, or symbols of.
   • To know and be tolerant or sympathetic toward: I can understand your point of view even though I disagree with it.
   • To learn indirectly, as by hearsay: I understand his departure was unexpected.
   • To accept (something) as an agreed fact: It is understood that the fee will be 50 dollars.
   • To supply or add (words or a meaning, for example) mentally.
   • To have understanding, knowledge, or comprehension.
   • To have sympathy or tolerance.
   • To learn something indirectly or secondhand; gather.

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