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.

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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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