Synonyms of UNDERSTANDS

verb

1. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

   • UNDERSTAND12

2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

   • UNDERSTAND12
   • REALIZE16
   • REALISE7
   • SEE3

3. make sense of a language

   • UNDERSTAND12
   • READ5
   • INTERPRET11
   • TRANSLATE9

4. believe to be the case

   • UNDERSTAND12
   • INFER8

5. be understanding of

   • SYMPATHIZE29
   • SYMPATHISE20
   • EMPATHIZE25
   • EMPATHISE16
   • UNDERSTAND12