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comprehend

Pronunciation: /kɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

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Definition of comprehend

verb

[with object]
  • 1 [often with negative] grasp mentally; understand:he couldn’t comprehend her reasons for marrying Lovat [with clause]:I simply couldn’t comprehend what had happened
  • 2 formal include, comprise, or encompass:a divine order comprehending all men

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French comprehender, or Latin comprehendere, from com- 'together' + prehendere 'grasp'

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