1
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
the age at which children can comprehend the difference between right and wrong
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2
as in to know
to have a practical understanding of
it took me a while to comprehend algebra
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as in to encompass
to have as part of a whole
our notion of morality should comprehend much more than proper sexual behavior
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Recent Examples of comprehend
Williamson began to comprehend that much of the building was a gaping hole yawning over a giant crater.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Coming back, suddenly, as a stadium act is hard to comprehend for the Ragweed frontman.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Utilize process intelligence to bridge the gap between employees and machine workflows, leveraging AI to capture and comprehend data.
—Adam Bujak, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The key to adapting to our present and future climate may lie in comprehending the knowledge systems of the past – not just the equipment, technology or infrastructure, but how people used it.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Coming back, suddenly, as a stadium act is hard to comprehend for the Ragweed frontman.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Utilize process intelligence to bridge the gap between employees and machine workflows, leveraging AI to capture and comprehend data.
—Adam Bujak, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The key to adapting to our present and future climate may lie in comprehending the knowledge systems of the past – not just the equipment, technology or infrastructure, but how people used it.
—Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comprehend
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Readers understood the necessity of balancing discretion and seduction, subtlety and audacity.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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The two probably are best known for their collaboration on Silver Linings Playbook.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The channel is known for its over-the-top stunts and contests.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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These individuals encompass today’s high schoolers, college students and most people in their 20s.—
Brent Daub,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Given its current orbit, the spacecraft’s potential landing area encompasses most of Earth’s surface between 52 degrees north and 52 degrees south latitude.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
7 May 2025
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On paper, the perfect match might not be difficult to decipher, and Lucy very much looks at the numbers.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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However, the current system is a mishmash of educational jargon that is difficult to decipher.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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For no ads on those two streamers, the plan costs $44.99 per month (ads will be included on any tier of the ESPN. app).—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: On Waterman Court, Danville, in February 2025, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,990,000, a price per square foot of $884.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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The piece was impossible to grasp in its totality, much as the forces contributing to the deterioration of the environment are difficult for us as humans to apprehend, which pushes us toward inaction or neglect.—
Naima Morelli,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Any of these health problems can lead you to miss a bill payment or fail to grasp that word on the tip of your tongue.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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So Koester compiled a database that now contains more than 500,000 missing person searches dating back to the 1970s.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Then, consider one more: carbs, which in the case of this recipe, come from the rice paper wrappers—one sheet contains 10 grams of ’em.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move Nothing defines Vietnam more right now than the desire to be seen anew, to have the country and its people recognized for their strengths.—
Tony Romm Tung Ngo Talmon Joseph Smith David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Because a number of the most successful photo studios were based in Los Angeles, photographers could choose from a large and constantly replenishing population of young men anxious to be recognized, to be chosen.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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“Comprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comprehend. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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