comprehend

verb
UK: /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/
US: /ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhend/

  1. To understand something, especially something complicated.

    1. I don't comprehend the instructions, can you help me?
    2. The detective struggled to comprehend the motive behind the crime, it was so strange.

  2. To include or contain something.

    1. This book comprehends all aspects of plant care.
    2. Our team's project comprehends all recent advances in renewable energy sources.

Synonyms

understand grasp perceive fathom include encompass
comprehend adjective

  1. Including a great deal; extensive.

    1. The comprehensive study covered all the important areas.
    2. She delivered a comprehensive presentation on the company's new strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comprehend" in English means: To understand something, especially something complicated., To include or contain something..

The phonetic transcription of "comprehend" is /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/ in British English and /ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comprehend": understand, grasp, perceive, fathom, include, encompass.

Example usage of "comprehend": "I don't comprehend the instructions, can you help me?". More examples on the page.