v. t. | 1. | To contain; to embrace; to include; |
2. | To take in or include by construction or implication; to comprise; to imply. | |
3. | To take into the mind; to grasp with the understanding; to apprehend the meaning of; to understand. |
Verb | 1. | comprehend - get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" |
2. | comprehend - to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon" Synonyms: perceive | |
3. | comprehend - include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds"; "this should cover everyone in the group" |