Definition of Comprehend

to mentally grasp the meaning or reason behind something

Examples of Comprehend in a sentence

Since the text was written in a foreign language, I could not comprehend its meaning.  🔊

It is difficult for many parents to comprehend the slang used by their teens.  🔊

Because the professor spoke extremely fast, the students could not comprehend his lecture.  🔊

The medical report contained jargon the uneducated man could not comprehend.  🔊

Unless you know sign language, you will be unable to comprehend the message the deaf girl is trying to convey.  🔊

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