comprehend
verb (used with object)
to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive.
is comprehending
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present progressiveof comprehend (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The key to reforming the U.S. system is comprehending why it isn’t working.
From Time ● May 12, 2016
In his American HQ, some speculate, Lerner is comprehending the futility of trying to break the cartel on £20m net transfer spending per season, and may soon stop the flow.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 3, 2010
Consequently, do not look upon thy capacity, nay, rather, look upon the infinite grace of the Bounty of Abhá whose grace is comprehending and whose bounty is perfect.
From Bahá’í World Faith by `Abdu'l-Bahá
Consequently, do not look upon thy capacity, nay, rather, look upon the infinite grace of the Bounty of Abha who grace is comprehending and whose bounty is perfect.
From Tablets of Abdul-Baha Abbas by `Abdu'l-Bahá
He seems to be ignoring the discriminations of modern science, and returning to the vague conceptions of the past—nay more, he is comprehending under volition what even the popular speech would hardly bring under it.
From Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I by Herbert Spencer
