English to English verb
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get the meaning of something | | Example: Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
source: wordnet30
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to become aware of through the senses | | Example: I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
source: wordnet30
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include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | | Example: This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds this should cover everyone in the group
source: wordnet30
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To contain; to embrace; to include; as, the states comprehended in the Austrian Empire. | | source: webster1913
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