Simple meaning
What does Comprehend mean?
Comprehend means to understand clearly.
Dictionary definition
To comprehend means to understand something fully.
Example sentences
Comprehend in a sentence
easy
Our class practiced the word comprehend in speaking and writing.
medium
In the reading activity, comprehend helped us understand how language is used in context.
hard
Using comprehend in my paragraph made the meaning clearer for listeners and readers.
Synonyms
Words like Comprehend
understandRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
graspRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
followRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
misunderstandHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
misreadHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Comprehend word family
Base word
comprehend
verb
comprehend
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does comprehend mean?
COMPREHEND means comprehend means to understand clearly.
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