comprehend
verb (used with object)
to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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To what degree do you think your pupils are comprehending and mastering what you are teaching them?
From How to Teach Religion Principles and Methods by George Herbert Betts