Associations to the word «Understand»
Wiktionary
UNDERSTAND, verb. (transitive) To be aware of the meaning of.
UNDERSTAND, verb. To believe, based on information.
UNDERSTAND, verb. To impute meaning, character etc. that is not explicitly stated.
UNDERSTAND, verb. (obsolete) (rare) (humorous) To stand under; to support.
Dictionary definition
UNDERSTAND, verb. Know and comprehend the nature or meaning of; "She did not understand her husband"; "I understand what she means".
UNDERSTAND, verb. Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea".
UNDERSTAND, verb. Make sense of a language; "She understands French"; "Can you read Greek?".
UNDERSTAND, verb. Believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?".
UNDERSTAND, verb. Be understanding of; "You don't need to explain--I understand!".
Wise words
Language is a process of free creation; its laws and
principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.