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COMPREHEND

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Comprehend.

How to pronounce comprehend:

US

Comprehend - as a verb

Get the meaning of something

Example: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehend17compass13dig5get the picturegrasp8grok9savvy14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understand12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To become aware of through the senses

Example: "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perceive15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

Example: "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cover10embrace13encompass15

Example Sentences

"I couldn't comprehend what she was saying."
"He struggled to comprehend the complex mathematical equation."
"The children could not comprehend the seriousness of the situation."
"It took me a while to comprehend the novel's ending."
"She couldn't comprehend the enormity of the task."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPREHEND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, comprehend is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPREHEND has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is COMPREHEND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, comprehend is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPREHEND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is COMPREHEND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, comprehend is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPREHEND has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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