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Common collocations with understand in American Collocation

understand verb

US /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

completely

completely
fully
perfectly
precisely
properly
really
thoroughly
totally
truly

It is important to fully understand what is going on.

easily

clearly
easily

The lectures are given by researchers eminent in their field but in a manner that is easily understood by all.

correctly

correctly
rightly

These, if understood rightly, are certainly worthwhile questions.

not much or not at all

imperfectly
little
not
not even
not quite
poorly

This groundbreaking book addresses a widespread but poorly understood problem.

by most or all people

commonly
generally
universally

Brainwashing, as it is commonly understood, does not really exist.

importance

importance
relevance
significance
value

As an organisation we understand the importance of joined up thinking.

meaning

issues
meaning
nature

Potential exporters need to understand the nature of the country to succeed.

reason or cause

cause
rationale
reason

I apologise about this in advance and I hope you understand my reasons.

need

needs
requirements

The hardest challenge was understanding dealers’ requirements.

idea or concept

concept
idea
notion
principle
reasoning
view

Students will be expected to show that they are capable of understanding complex philosophical ideas.

effects

consequences
effects
impact
implications

It is clear that he doesn’t really understand the full consequences of his policies.

problem or difficulty

challenge
complexity
danger
difficulty
problem
risk
threat

The public needs to understand the threat that these terrorists pose.

someone’s feelings

anger
fear
feelings
frustration
reluctance

The programme is designed to help children understand their own feelings.