Comprehend

/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To grasp the meaning of; to understand.

It took him a while to comprehend the complex concept.

To include or contain; to comprise.

The curriculum does not only comprehend literature but also science and arts.

To perceive or be aware of.

She could hardly comprehend the extent of his generosity.

from Latin comprehendere, meaning 'to seize or grasp'

comprehend the situation

to understand the circumstances or context

beyond one's comprehension

something that is too difficult to understand

fail to comprehend

to not understand something at all

understanding

the ability to grasp the meaning of something

insight

the capacity to gain an accurate understanding of someone or something

perception

the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

to get it

Did you get it, or do I need to explain again?

to catch on

Once it clicked, I really caught on to the math problem.