87 entries under understand topic. ×

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pierce(noun, verb, study, cut, fix)
17
fathom(verb, get, accept, follow, grasp)
16
comprehend(verb, get, accept, follow, grasp)
13
discern(verb, get, accept, consider, see)
13
grasp(verb, get, accept, follow, realize)
12
get through(verb, expression, phrasal verb, break, pass)
11
probe(verb, study, cut, check, drive)
10
dig(verb, study, check, consider, turn)
10
perceive(verb, get, accept, see, follow)
9
sink in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, enter)
7
get(verb, accept, follow, grasp, realize)
7
get across(verb, expression, phrasal verb, infuse)
7
see through(verb, expression, phrasal verb, infuse)
7
work out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, follow, grasp)
6
affect(verb, infuse, imbue, transfuse)
6
go into(verb, expression, phrasal verb, turn, produce)
5
be wise to(verb, expression, idiom)
5
figure out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, get, accept)
5
make out(verb, expression, get, accept, consider)
5
plumb(verb, grasp, divine, comprehend)
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