ALL meanings of preunderstanding
un·der·stand
P p - verb with object preunderstanding to perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend: to understand Spanish; I didn't understand your question. 2
- verb with object preunderstanding to assign a meaning to; interpret: He understood her suggestion as a complaint. 1
- verb with object preunderstanding to grasp the significance, implications, or importance of: He does not understand responsibility. 1
- verb with object preunderstanding to regard as firmly communicated; take as agreed or settled: I understand that you will repay this loan in 30 days. 1
- verb with object preunderstanding to learn or hear: I understand that you are going out of town. 1
- verb with object preunderstanding to accept as true; believe: I understand that you are trying to be truthful, but you are wrong. 1
- verb with object preunderstanding to construe in a particular way: You are to understand the phrase literally. 1
- verb with object preunderstanding to supply mentally (something that is not expressed). 1
- verb without object preunderstanding to perceive what is meant; grasp the information conveyed: She told them about it in simple words, hoping they would understand. 1
- verb without object preunderstanding to accept tolerantly or sympathetically: If you can't do it, I'll understand. 1
- verb without object preunderstanding to have knowledge or background, as on a particular subject: He understands about boats. 1
- verb without object preunderstanding to have a systematic interpretation or rationale, as in a field or area of knowledge: He can repeat every rule in the book, but he just doesn't understand. 1
- verb with object preunderstanding to be thoroughly familiar with; apprehend clearly the character, nature, or subtleties of: to understand a trade. 0