Analysis Complete

comprehend

/ comprehend /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
get the meaning of something
"Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
Type of:
understand
Kinds of:
figure catch on get wise get onto tumble
Derived:
understanding apprehension discernment savvy knower
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Something ----s somebody
Somebody ----s something
verb Sense 2
to become aware of through the senses
"I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"
Kinds of:
feel sense apperceive pick up receive
Derived:
comprehension sensing perception perceiver observer
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 3
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one''s sphere or territory
"This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"
"this should cover everyone in the group"
Type of:
include
Derived:
inclusion comprehension encompassment
Verb group:
cover treat handle plow deal
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
60%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
30
Times Searched
2
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understand figure catch on get wise get onto tumble feel sense apperceive pick up receive include