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understand ( Verb)
UK /ˌʌn.dəˈstænd/ US /ˌʌn.dɚˈstænd/
Present
understand
Ing
understanding
He/She/It
understands
Past Simple
understanded
Past Participle
understanded
1-
A1
to recognize the meaning of words, a language, what someone says, and so on.
-> His accent made him difficult to understand.
-> I didn’t understand the word he said.
-> I know French but I didn’t understand anything you said.
Synonym
comprehend
Opposite
misunderstand
2-
B1
to know a person's personality, how they feel, and why they act the way they do
-> Men exaggerate understanding women.
-> I understand you, it's so hard to leave your family behind.
Synonym
recognize
Opposite
not to know
Word Families
'understand' Contained Stories
Working in a field of art should not be easy, especially being a painter. When you paint a modern or western pespective painting or use different colors, people may disapprove it as an art, that is, they may dare. It is normal for people who is uneducated in art to take such a stand, and these attitudes may disappoint you. People may direct you in different directions, but you must recognize your own talent and follow it. It is very important to be conscious of the openness of your artistic vision. Remember that one day you will meet people who understand and support you instead of people who talk about your weaknesses.
