COMPREHENDING Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word comprehending. (close relations)
Definition of COMPREHENDING
Best Alternative Words for COMPREHENDING
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absorbing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • capable of arousing and holding the attention | ||||||||
assimilating | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution | ||||||||
discerning | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or revealing keen insight and good judgment adjective satellite • unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic • quick to understand • able to make or detect effects of great subtlety; sensitive | ||||||||
grasping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • understanding with difficulty • the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) adjective satellite • immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth | ||||||||
understanding | nounn | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands • the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises • an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion • the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination adjective satellite • characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy | ||||||||
apprehending | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something • take into custody • anticipate with dread or anxiety | ||||||||
fathoming | verbv | |||||||
verb • To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace. • To measure the depth of, take a sounding of. • To get to the bottom of; to manage to comprehend; understand (a problem etc.). | ||||||||
perceiving | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • to become aware of through the senses • become conscious of | ||||||||
realizing | verbv | |||||||
verb • be fully aware or cognizant of • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally • make real or concrete; give reality or substance to • earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages • convert into cash; of goods and property • expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass | ||||||||
apprehend | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something • take into custody • anticipate with dread or anxiety | ||||||||
compass | nounn | |||||||
noun • navigational instrument for finding directions • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: • the limit of capability • drafting instrument used for drawing circles verb • bring about; accomplish • travel around, either by plane or ship • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
dig | verbv | |||||||
noun • the site of an archeological exploration • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) • the act of digging • the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow verb • turn up, loosen, or remove earth • create by digging • work hard • remove, harvest, or recover by digging • thrust down or into • remove the inner part or the core of • poke or thrust abruptly • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
embrace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) • the state of taking in or encircling • a close affectionate and protective acceptance verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness • take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own | ||||||||
encompass | verbv | |||||||
verb • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||||
grasp | verbv | |||||||
noun • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • the limit of capability • an intellectual hold or understanding • the act of grasping verb • hold firmly • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
grok | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
perceive | verbv | |||||||
verb • to become aware of through the senses • become conscious of | ||||||||
savvy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the cognitive condition of someone who understands verb • get the meaning of something | ||||||||
get the picture | verbv | |||||||
verb • get the meaning of something |