comprehend

I (include) verb be composed of, be comprised of, be made up of, circumscribe, compass, comprise, consist of, constitute, contain, cover, embody, embrace, encircle, encompass, envelop, incorporate, involve, possess, span, take in associated concepts: comprehensive zoning II (understand) verb absorb, appreciate, apprehend, assimilate, be acquainted, be apprized, be aware, be cognizant, be conscious, be conversant with, be in possession of the facts, be informed, cognize, come to understand, comprehendere, conceive, descry, detect, discern, fathom, gain insight, grasp, grow aware, ken, know, master, perceive, realize, recognize, see, take in, understand fully associated concepts: comprehend the nature and consequences of an act, intent, scienter III index apprehend (perceive), discern (detect with the senses), include, perceive, pierce (discern), realize (understand), recognize (perceive), understand