<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend: to understand Spanish; I didn't understand your question.</li><li>to be thoroughly familiar with; apprehend clearly the character, nature, or subtleties of: to understand a trade.</li><li>to assign a meaning to; interpret: He understood her suggestion as a complaint.</li><li>to grasp the significance, implications, or importance of: He does not understand responsibility.</li><li>to regard as firmly communicated; take as agreed or settled: I understand that you will repay this loan in 30 days.</li><li>to learn or hear: I understand that you are going out of town.</li><li>to accept as true; believe: I understand that you are trying to be truthful, but you are wrong.</li><li>to construe in a particular way: You are to understand the phrase literally.</li><li>to supply mentally (something that is not expressed).</li><li>(used without object) to perceive what is meant; grasp the information conveyed: She told them about it in simple words, hoping they would understand.</li><li>to accept tolerantly or sympathetically: If you can't do it, I'll understand.</li><li>to have knowledge or background, as on a particular subject: He understands about boats.</li><li>to have a systematic interpretation or rationale, as in a field or area of knowledge: He can repeat every rule in the book, but he just doesn't understand.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>