Como Pronunciar "given to understand"
expression
GIV-ən tən-der-STAND
giv-ən t-oon-də-STAND
Definição
If you are "given to understand" something, you are made to believe or are informed about it, usually in an indirect or subtle way.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɡɪvən/, /ˈɡɪvɪn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˌəndɝˈstænd
Inglês Britânico
ɡˈɪvən/ /tˈuː/ /ˌʌndəstˈænd
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
GIV-ən tən-der-STAND
UK
giv-ən t-oon-də-STAND
Ouça em Contexto
I was given to understand that the meeting starts at 10 a.m.
She was given to understand that the job was still available.
We were given to understand that guests should arrive early.
I was given to understand there’d be snacks, but I don’t see any.