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develop understanding

[dɪˈvɛləp ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ]
verb phrase
desenvolver compreensão
1. to gradually acquire or build knowledge, insight, or comprehension about a subject or concept
Through reading and discussion, students develop understanding of complex theories.
Através da leitura e discussão, os alunos desenvolvem compreensão de teorias complexas.
2. to progress from confusion or ignorance toward clarity and knowledge
It takes time to develop understanding of a new culture.
Leva tempo para desenvolver compreensão de uma cultura nova.
Synonyms
gain insightbuild knowledgeacquire comprehensiongrow understandingfoster awareness
Antonyms
lose understandingmisunderstandconfuseobscure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver entendimento
commonly used in educational and professional contexts
São Paulo
desenvolver compreensão
preferred in formal and academic settings
Portugal
desenvolver compreensão
standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the hang of something
catch on
see the light
wrap one's head around something
come to grips with
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