comprehend
Intermediate/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/
- verb
- to understand something completely
comprehend in a sentence
- “I fail to comprehend their attitude.”
- “He doesn't seem to comprehend the scale of the problem”
- “I'll never comprehend wh y she did what she did.”
- “I don't think he fully comprehends that she won't be here to help him.”
What does “comprehend” mean?
comprehend (verb) means to understand something completely. It is pronounced /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "comprehend" mean?
- comprehend (verb) means: to understand something completely
- How do you pronounce "comprehend"?
- "comprehend" is pronounced /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhend/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "comprehend" in a sentence?
- Here is "comprehend" used in a sentence: I fail to comprehend their attitude.
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