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Term: Understand

Description:

Understand is a verb that means to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something. It refers to the ability to perceive or apprehend information, ideas, or concepts.

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense: Comprehension

- He is a very intelligent person, and he can understand complex theories easily.

- It took me a while to understand the instructions, but eventually, I got it.

2. Sense: Empathy

- The protagonist in the novel is a kind-hearted character who can understand the feelings of others.

- Having gone through a similar experience, I can understand what she's going through.

3. Sense: Agreement

- We reached an understanding about splitting the chores equally between us.

- It is important to come to an understanding before entering into a business partnership.

4. Sense: Familiarity

- Being a local, he understands the customs and traditions of this community very well.

- I have lived here for years, so I understand the local dialect fluently.