Synonyms for

Understands

Verb / ˌʌndɜ:ˈstændz / Another word for understands — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Understands means to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.

Synonyms & similar words

realise interpret infer see empathise sympathise read realize translate empathize understand sympathize comprehends apprehends grasps gets knows sees realizes perceives recognizes fathoms deciphers interprets digests absorbs learns masters acquires

Synonyms by register

Formal

comprehends apprehends grasps perceives

Informal

gets knows follows sees

Literary

discerns fathoms apprehends

Antonyms

misunderstands ignores disregards misses fails rejects

Common collocations

  • understands the importance
  • understands the need
  • understands the situation
  • understands the concept
  • understands the problem
  • understands the implications
  • understands the meaning

Word family

noun understanding
verb understand
adjective understandable
adverb understandably

Usage note

The verb 'understands' implies a deep cognitive grasp of a subject or situation. Avoid using it for simple recognition.

Example sentences

  1. He understands the lesson very well.
  2. My mother always understands how I feel.
  3. She understands the importance of being on time.
  4. John understands the risks involved in investing in stocks.
  5. The teacher understands the needs of her students.

Quotes

  • The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back. -Unknown
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. -Mahatma Gandhi
  • I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people. -Maya Angelou

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