comprehend
verb (used with object)
to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive.
had comprehended
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past perfectof comprehend.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The standings spoke for themselves, but the Angels’ management wanted you to know they had comprehended the lesson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025
The investigator, Donald DeQuarto, responded that he felt confident that earlier in the police interrogation, Ms. Graswald had comprehended her rights.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2016
On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.
From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Mayne Reid
They knew that they themselves were out of reach of the hideous monsters; and at a glance they had comprehended the advantage they were deriving from their presence.
From Ran Away to Sea by Mayne Reid
I went home disgusted, wondering whether they had comprehended anything I had said during the previous fortnight, and hoping I might never have such a stupid lot of students again.
From The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education by Alice Freeman Palmer
