understanding

Words with a similar base: understanding

'understanding'

[understanding.n.01] as in: the cognitive condition of someone who understands

Examples:
he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect

'understanding'

[agreement.n.01] as in: the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

Examples:
they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business
there was an understanding between management and the workers

'understanding'

[sympathy.n.01] as in: an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

Examples:
his sympathies were always with the underdog
I knew I could count on his understanding

'understanding'

[reason.n.03] as in: the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

Examples:
we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil

'understanding'

[understand.v.01] as in: know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

Examples:
She did not understand her husband
I understand what she means

'understanding'

[understand.v.02] as in: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

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

'understanding'

[understand.v.03] as in: make sense of a language

Examples:
She understands French
Can you read Greek?

'understanding'

[understand.v.04] as in: believe to be the case

Examples:
I understand you have no previous experience?

'understanding'

[sympathize.v.02] as in: be understanding of

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

'understanding'

[understanding.s.01] as in: characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

Examples:
an understanding friend

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