COMPREHEND - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
to become aware of through the senses
Example: I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
include in scope
Example: include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds; this should cover everyone in the group
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
get the meaning of something
Example: Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
Synonyms
Perceive, Dig, Savvy, Grok, Comprehend
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "comprehend" comes from Latin comprehendere, which comes from Middle English comprehenden.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.