comprehend

UK
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/
US
/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnd/
comprehendverb
comprehended
Past Simple
comprehended
Past Participle
comprehending
Gerund
UK
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/
US
/ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛnd/
Translations
She tried to comprehend the complex instructions.
Она пыталась понять сложные инструкции.
He began to comprehend the seriousness of the situation.
Он начал осознавать серьезность ситуации.
Additional translations
Definitions
To grasp mentally; understand.
She was able to comprehend the complex theory after several hours of study.
To include or contain; comprise.
The estate comprehends over two hundred acres of woodland.
comprehendgerund / present participle
Definitions
Showing or possessing understanding; mentally grasping what is going on.
He greeted her with a comprehending smile that put her at ease.