understand

(verb) know and comprehend the nature or meaning of. Examples: "She did not understand her husband." "I understand what she means."

(verb) perceive (an idea or situation) mentally. Synonyms: realize, realise, see. Examples: "Now i see!." "I just can't see your point." "Does she realize how important this decision is?." "I don't understand the idea."

(verb) make sense of a language. Synonyms: read, interpret, translate. Examples: "She understands french." "Can you read greek?."

(verb) believe to be the case. Synonyms: infer. Example: "I understand you have no previous experience?."

(verb) be understanding of. Synonyms: sympathize, sympathise, empathize, empathise. Example: "You don't need to explain--i understand!."