ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz ɪnˈfɝ ɪnˈfɜː

ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt ɹid ˈɹi.ə.laɪz ˈɹɪə.laɪz tɹɑːnzˈleɪt tɹænzˈleɪt ˈtɹɛnzlæet (ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd ˌʌndɚˈstænd ˌɞndəɹˈstand know and comprehend the nature or meaning of She did not understand her husband I understand what she means perceive (an idea or situation) mentally Now I see! I just can't see your point Does she realize how important this decision is? I don't understand the idea believe to be the case I understand you have no previous experience? make sense of a language She understands French Can you read Greek? be understanding of You don't need to explain — I understand!