comprehend
pronunciation
How to pronounce comprehend in British English:
UK [ˌkɒmprɪˈhend]
How to pronounce comprehend in American English:
US [ˌkɑːmprɪˈhend]
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- Verb:
- get the meaning of something
- to become aware of through the senses
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Word Origin
- comprehend
- comprehend: see prey
- comprehend (v.)
- mid-14c., "to understand," from Latin comprehendere "to take together, to unite; include; seize" (of catching fire or the arrest of criminals); also "to comprehend, perceive" (to seize or take in the mind), from com- "completely" (see com-) + prehendere "to catch hold of, seize" (see prehensile). Related: Comprehended; comprehending.
Example
- 1. She wants the next generation to comprehend what happened .
- 2. But what about those who refuse to comprehend the present ?
- 3. China 's sheer size requires an active effort to comprehend .
- 4. Also , I find that musical arrangements are easy for me to comprehend .
- 5. We think we have our hands full today trying to comprehend our globalized economy .