understand: significado y definiciones

To become aware of the nature and significance of; know or comprehend: She understands the difficulty involved. To become aware of the intended meaning of (a person or remark, for example): We understand what they're saying; we just disagree with it. When he began describing his eccentric theories, we could no longer understand him. To know and be tolerant or sympathetic toward: hoped that they would understand my complaint.

To know thoroughly by close contact or long experience with: That teacher understands children. I understand the basics of car repair.

To learn indirectly or infer, as from hearsay: I understand his departure was unexpected. Am I to understand you are staying the night? To assume to be or accept as agreed: It is understood that the fee will be $50.

To supply or add (words or a meaning, for example) mentally: A verb is understood at the end of the statement "Yes, let's."

To have understanding, knowledge, or comprehension. To have sympathy or tolerance: You're upset. I understand.

To learn something indirectly or secondhand; gather.