Understand  To I To  Understood Meaning Verb Grasp

un·der·stand
\\ˌən-dər-ˈstand\\ verb 
(un·der·stood \\-ˈstu̇d\\ ; -stand·ing)transitive verb
1.
  a. to grasp the meaning of
      understand Russian
  b. to grasp the reasonableness of
      his behavior is hard to understand
  c. to have thorough or technical acquaintance with or expertness in the practice of
      understand finance
  d. to be thoroughly familiar with the character and propensities of
      understands children
2. to accept as a fact or truth or regard as plausible without utter certainty
    we understand that he is returning from abroad
3. to interpret in one of a number of possible ways
4. to supply in thought as though expressed
    “to be married” is commonly understood after the word engaged
intransitive verb
1. to have understanding : have the power of comprehension
2. to achieve a grasp of the nature, significance, or explanation of something
3. to believe or infer something to be the case
4. to show a sympathetic or tolerant attitude toward something
• un·der·stand·abil·i·ty \\-ˌstan-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\\ noun
• un·der·stand·able \\-ˈstan-də-bəl\\ adjective
Synonyms.
  , ,  mean to have a clear or complete idea of.  and  are very often interchangeable.  may, however, stress the fact of having attained a firm mental grasp of something
      orders that were fully understood and promptly obeyed
   may stress the process of coming to grips with something intellectually
      I have trouble comprehending your reasons for doing this
   implies a just evaluation or judgment of a thing's value or nature
      failed to appreciate the risks involved

un·der·stand
\ˌəndə(r)ˈstand, -aa(ə)nd\ verb
(un·der·stood \-tu̇d\ ; understood or archaic understanded ; understanding ; understands)
Etymology: Middle English understanden, understonden, from Old English understandan, understondan, from under (I) + standan, stondan to stand — more at 
transitive verb
1. : to grasp the meaning of : comprehend: as
 a. : to apprehend the meaning or idea of by knowing what is conveyed by the words or signs used
  < understand Russian >
  < understand a message in code >
  < understand a wink >
  < a tongue not understanded of the people — Book of Com. Prayer >
 b. : to grasp the reasonable or logical character of : interpret or explain successfully to oneself
  < I can understand why he was disappointed >
  < his behavior is hard to understand >
  < must be made to understand the importance of this step >
 c. : to make out clearly the speech of
  < spoke in such a thick accent no one could understand him >
 d. : to have thorough or technical acquaintance with or expertness in the practice of
  < being well infomed about science is not the same thing as understanding science — J.B.Conant >
  < understand finance >
  < master builders had to understand both carpentry and stonework — G.B.Saul >
 e. : to be thoroughly familiar with the character or essential nature and propensities of
  < need someone who understands children >
  < liked him better when he came to understand him better >
2. 
 a. : to know, consider, or accept as a fact, truth, or principle without further mention or explanation or without utter certainty
  < understood that customary procedures obtained >
 b. : to consider as a possible fact : infer or come to regard as plausible or probable without certain knowledge or proof : know through rumor or hearsay
  < we understand that he is returning from abroad next week >
  < was understood to be in favor of the plan >
 c. : to accept as established or laid down as a condition whether or not explicitly stated
  < am I to understand that your refusal is final >
3. : to regard in a particular way or with a particular meaning in mind : interpret in a single one of a number of possible ways
 < by the money price of goods … I understand always the quantity of pure gold or silver for which they are sold — Adam Smith >
 < by poetical colors the neoclassicist understands words, elegant phrases, figures of speech — Irving Babbitt >
4. : to supply in thought as if present : take as meant though not expressed
 < the phrase “to be married” is commonly understood after the word engaged >
 < understand the subject of an imperative >
5. archaic : to be familiar with : recognize from previous knowledge
 < abundance of kinds of creatures that we did not understand — Daniel Defoe >
6. obsolete : to know how to conduct (oneself) properly
7. obsolete : to prop up : 
intransitive verb
1. : to have the use of the intellectual faculties : have the power of comprehension
2. : to achieve a mental grasp of the nature, significance, or casual explanation of something
 < the more he was educated, the less he understood — Henry Adams >
 < doubt if they really can understand about politics — Christopher Hollis >
3. : to show a sympathetic or tolerant or indulgent attitude toward something
 < she relied on him to understand and sympathize — John Galsworthy >
Synonyms: 
 , :  and  are very often interchangeable. For very wide and general concepts  is more likely to be used than 
  < understand Shakespeare's preeminence >
  < comprehend the dramatic action of Macbeth >
  < to understand the present institutions, we must therefore comprehend something of their history — J.B.Conant >
   is wider in its use, ranging from the mere physical act of sensory perception or very casual consideration to a full and profound realization of inner nature, rationale, or significance
  < the racket prevented my understanding the telephone operator >
  < when you throw an apple upward and let it fall … the mechanics of the thing … seem natural; you understand them without even using your intellect — Wolfgang Langewiesche >
  < those enlightened ones who in the clear beam of their purified vision beheld and understood the sorrows, the struggles, the vain angers and hatreds of imperfect mortality — Laurence Binyon >
   may focus attention on thought processes rather than their conclusions
  < with that terrible earnestness Woodrow Wilson was trying to comprehend the problem — W.A.White >
   may stand between sense or feel and understand in suggesting less reflection and analysis than the latter
  < dissimilar as her parents had appeared to be, there was a bond between them which Dorinda felt without comprehending — Ellen Glasgow >
   stresses full and just perception, especially of value, arrived at with insight and discrimination
  < I could not appreciate its excellence, having no background of previous displays to use for purposes of comparison — Robert Graves >
  < fully to appreciate the American experience … would require a rehearsal of the whole of American history — H.S.Commager >
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