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comprehends
[/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛndz/]
verb
compreende
1.
understands the meaning or nature of something
She comprehends the complexity of the situation.
Ela compreende a complexidade da situação.
2.
includes or contains as a component
The project comprehends several different phases.
O projeto compreende várias fases diferentes.
3.
grasps mentally; perceives
He barely comprehends what happened.
Ele mal compreende o que aconteceu.
Synonyms
understands
grasps
encompasses
includes
perceives
fathoms
Antonyms
misunderstands
excludes
ignores
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
compreende
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compreende
no significant variation
São Paulo
compreende
no significant variation
Portugal
compreende
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
comprehend the full picture
comprehend one's purpose
fail to comprehend
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