understand

verb

1. 1

   know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

   She did not understand her husband

   I understand what she means

2. 2

   perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

   Now I see!

   I just can't see your point

3. 3

   believe to be the case

   I understand you have no previous experience?

4. 4

   make sense of a language

   She understands French

   Can you read Greek?

5. 5

   be understanding of

   You don't need to explain--I understand!