understand
verb (used with object)
to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend.
understands
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present tense formof understand (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The BBC understands another woman complained to the force about Harvey before he met Catherine but was told he had not committed an offence.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
This is all incredibly normal, accepted behaviour which anyone who attends a concert regularly already understands.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Who understands the battlefield data and can make decisions faster, Russia or Ukraine—this side will have the biggest benefits,” says Danylo Tsvok, A1’s CEO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
"Peter Rice understands talent relations, and in a competitive market, creative talent have choices of where they want to work," Sarandos said on the call Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Her voice is kind, as if maybe she understands why today was bad.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
