[ˌʌndəˈstand], (Verb)

Definitions:
- 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)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English understandan(see under-, stand)