To comprehend is to mentally grasp something's complete nature or meaning. Comprehend is thus often a bit stronger than understand: for example, you may understand the instructions in …

COMPREHEND meaning: 1. to understand something completely: 2. to understand something completely: 3. to understand…. Learn more.

Definition of comprehend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

2 meanings: 1. to perceive or understand 2. to comprise or embrace; include....

To take in the meaning, nature, or importance of; grasp. See Synonyms at understand. 2. To have as part of something larger; encompass or include. See Synonyms at include. [Middle English …

He is able to fully comprehend [=understand completely] what is happening and react appropriately. They are unable to comprehend what had happened. We can scarcely …

To comprehend something is to understand it, like when you have to read a difficult passage more than once in order to comprehend it. When you comprehend something, you grasp its …

comprise: The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture. com′pre•hend′er, n. 1. See know 1. 2. See include. Synonyms: understand, grasp, get, get your head around, get your …

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English com‧pre‧hend /ˌkɒmprɪˈhend $ ˌkɑːm-/ verb [intransitive, transitive] to understand something that is complicated or difficult SYN …

COMPREHEND definition: to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive. See examples of comprehend used in a sentence.