Word Finder - understands

definition

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

example

I'm sorry. I don't understand.

definition

To believe, to think one grasps sufficiently despite potentially incomplete knowledge.

example

I understand that you have a package for me?

definition

(obsolete outside circus, acrobatics) To stand underneath, to support.

She understands nothing of our traditions.

She understands the bigger picture and does what she must.

She is about fifteen months old, and already understands a great deal.

I think she understands if Quinn learns what Julie did, he's going to blow his stack.

I believe now she understands.

What if he understands the greater good now?

The clinic understands my school hours and they are willing to work around them.

The student of his life understands that Disraeli's claim to remembrance rests not only on the breadth of his views, his deep insight, his long foresight, but even more on the courage which allowed him to declare opinions supplied from those qualities when there was no visible likelihood of their justification by experience, and therefore when their natural fate was to be slighted.

Knowing that you aren't alone can be such a relief when you believe no one understands what you are going through.

There is no greater joy for an artist than to know their work is in the hands of someone who truly understands it.

In this work Harnack traces the rise of dogma, by which he understands the authoritative doctrinal system of the 4th century and its development down to the Reformation.

In the Flos equations with negative values of the unknown quantity are also to be met with, and Leonardo perfectly understands the meaning of these negative solutions.

One man who understands the use of gaseous fuel can regulate the heat of a thousand or more retorts.

On the other hand almost all European cereals flourish in the intermediate zone and on the high plateau, and the Abyssinian is a good agriculturist and understands irrigation.

He understands by religion " a propitiation or conciliation of powers superior to man which are believed to direct and control the course of nature and of human life."

Its language was the Old Persian, which now no one understands."

He understands their change of manner, calmly tells them not to mock him by calling him "the venerable Gotama"; that he has found the ambrosia of truth and can lead them to it.

So Epictetus remarks that he only really understands Judaism who knows " the baptized Jew " - (TOP 1 3€ aµpE'ov).

She is aware that yoga has been glamorized recently and become faddish; Ali understands that it has become a huge business.

The new Saudi intelligence chief, Prince Nawaf, is also a man who understands the world of the tribes.

He understands that as a people in exile he must be always cognizant of the hospitality extended to him by other peoples.

The council understands and accepts that this strategy will entail the demolition of Dee House.

The director understands fully the complex dynamic of the time in which they live.

The MP was keen to rehome older cats as she understands the many benefits of rehoming senior felines.

The research student must provide a signed statement to indicate that he/she understands all components of the ' risk assessment ' .

Until the SNP understands this New World - and it may already be too late - their triumphs are fated to remain sepia-tinted.

But we will need to make sure the review committee fully understands the needs of adults and other part-timers.

Surely there must be some wealthy philanthropist out there who also understands what privilege really means?

So far redistribution has been done by stealth, because no-one understands credits.

Stallone understands perfectly the symbiosis between boxing and the portrayal of it on the screen.

Therefore, the Center's main effort is to ensure that every member of the RAF understands the tenets of Mission Command.

Marxism understands a dialectical unity of humanism and naturalism in determining the origins and aspects of consciousness.

We will work to ensure that everyone understands and recognizes the value of the natural environment, is not visionary enough.

What Plotinus understands by the nous is the highest sphere accessible to the human mind (KOauor vonros), and, along with that, pure thought itself.

She feels the vibrations and understands what is said to her.

He learns not by reading what he understands, but by reading and remembering words he does not understand.

He understands the matter so well that Daniel and I are often quite astounded, said Simon, well knowing what would please his master.

Only unconscious action bears fruit, and he who plays a part in an historic event never understands its significance.

How she understands children!

Tired old arguments that small schools cannot cope with the curriculum are now being thoroughly refuted in ways the public understands.

He understands computers self-righteous liberal members less is the to protect consumers.

He understands, He ministers, He sustains when both our circumstances without and our feelings within are at zero.

Therefore, the Center 's main effort is to ensure that every member of the RAF understands the tenets of Mission Command.

Once your child understands the concept of eating, you can begin encouraging him to feed himself.

Sprinkling is not acceptable under this particular doctrine, and a person must be of an accountable age in which she understands why she needs to be baptized.

It has now become necessary for you to ensure that your daughter understands that, no, diapers are not good enough.

Regardless of the method you choose, it is important that your child understands her behavior is unacceptable.

Again, it is important that your child understands how much his behavior displeases you.

Many people are under the assumption that cats cannot wear dresses and sweaters, but anyone who has attended a CFA or TICA show understands that your cat suffers the same fashion needs as any fluffy breathing entity.

Perhaps the most important thing is to find someone who understands your priorities and concerns, no matter what their religious faith may be.