comprehend
[ kom-pri-hend ]
/ ˌkɒm prɪˈhɛnd /
verb (used with object)
to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
to take in or embrace; include; comprise: The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture.
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Origin of comprehend
1350–1400; Middle English comprehenden, from Latin comprehendere, equivalent to com- com- + prehendere “to grasp”; see prehensile
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British Dictionary definitions for comprehend
comprehend
/ (ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd) /
verb
to perceive or understand
(tr) to comprise or embrace; include
Word Origin for comprehend
C14: from Latin comprehendere, from prehendere to seize
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