comprehend
word
/ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnd/
/kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛnd/
Definition
To understand something fully, especially something difficult or complex.
Usage & Nuances
'Comprehend' is more formal than 'understand', often used for things that are difficult or require effort to grasp. Common in academic and formal writing. Rarely used in everyday speech for simple things.
Spanish: comprender - entenderPortuguese (BR): compreender - entenderPortuguese (PT): compreender - entenderChinese (Simplified): 理解 - 领会Chinese (Traditional): 理解 - 領會Hindi: समझनाArabic: يفهم - يستوعبBengali: বোঝা - উপলব্ধি করাRussian: понимать - постигатьJapanese: 理解するVietnamese: hiểu thấu - lĩnh hộiKorean: 이해하다 - 파악하다Turkish: kavramak - anlamak (derinlemesine)Urdu: سمجھنا - ادراک کرناIndonesian: memahami - mengerti (dalam-dalam)
Example Sentences
I can't comprehend this math problem.
basic
Children may not comprehend why rules exist.
basic
He tried to comprehend the instructions but failed.
basic
It's hard to comprehend how quickly technology changes these days.
natural
Some feelings are just too deep to comprehend.
natural
I still can't fully comprehend what happened that night.
natural