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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 242
understand
ʌndəˈstand ![Listen](https://i0.wp.com/ringolingo.com/wp-content/plugins/ringo-lingo/public/images/listen-icon-blue.png?w=1100&ssl=1)
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Meanings
verb
- perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).E.g. he didn't understand a word I said
- interpret or view (something) in a particular way.E.g. as the term is usually understood, legislation refers to regulations and directives
- be sympathetically or knowledgeably aware of the character or nature of.E.g. Picasso understood colour
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