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Synonyms
com·pre·hend (kŏḿprĭ-hĕnd́)

[Middle English comprehenden, from Latin comprehendere, com-, com-, + prehendere, to grasp.]

transitive verb: -hend·ed, -hend·ing, -hends. 

  1. To take in the meaning, nature, or importance of; grasp. See synonyms at apprehend
  2. To take in as a part; include. See synonyms at include

derivatives

coḿpre·hend́i·ble
adjective
coḿpre·hend́ing·ly
adverb