Comprehend vs. Understand

Comprehend vs. Understand — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Comprehend and Understand

Comprehendverb

To include, comprise; to contain.

Understandverb

(transitive) To be aware of the meaning of.

I understand German.I received your note, but I did not understand it.

Comprehendverb

To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly.

Understandverb

To believe, based on information.

I understand that you have information for me.

Comprehendverb

get the meaning of something;

Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?

Understandverb

To impute meaning, character etc. that is not explicitly stated.

But we cannot disappoint Grandma and Grandpa Smith, and that is what family is all about! Do you understand?!In this sense, the word is usually used in the past participle:
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Comprehendverb

to become aware of through the senses;

I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon

Understandverb

To stand under; to support.

Comprehendverb

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory;

This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgroundsthis should cover everyone in the group

Understandverb

One who supports others in such performances as the human pyramid.

Understandverb

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of;

She did not understand her husbandI understand what she means

Understandverb

perceive (an idea or situation) mentally;

Now I see!I just can't see your pointDoes she realize how important this decision is?I don't understand the idea
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Understandverb

make sense of a language;

She understands FrenchCan you read Greek?

Understandverb

believe to be the case;

I understand you have no previous experience?

Understandverb

be understanding of;

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