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How to pronounce “comprehend

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Pronunciation guide for comprehend

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of comprehend with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Seth Shostak: ET is (probably) out there — get ready 18 minutes,because they can't comprehend what it's about.
Definition summary
(transitive) To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly; to plumb. [from 14th c.]

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce comprehend

Seth Shostak: ET is (probably) out there — get ready 18 minutes,

because they can't comprehend what it's about.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “comprehend

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly; to plumb. [from 14th c.]
  • (now rare) To include, comprise; to contain. [from 14th c.]

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