Synonyms of 'understanding'

understanding

understanding - noun

Intellectual hold: apprehension, comprehension, grasp, grip, hold. Informal savvy. See knowledge.
The faculty of thinking, reasoning, and acquiring and applying knowledge: brain(often used in plural), brainpower, intellect, intelligence, mentality, mind, sense, wit. Slang smart(used in plural). See ability. thoughts.
An act or state of agreeing between parties regarding a course of action: accord, agreement, arrangement, bargain, compact, deal, pact. See agree.

Cognizant of and comprehending the needs, feelings, problems, and views of others: empathetic, empathic, feeling, sympathetic. See understand.

understand

To perceive directly with the intellect: apprehend, compass, comprehend, fathom, grasp, know. Scots ken. See knowledge.
To perceive and recognize the meaning of: accept, apprehend, catch(on), compass, comprehend, conceive, fathom, follow, get, grasp, make out, read, see, sense, take, take in. Informal savvy. Slang dig. Chiefly British twig. Scots ken. See understand.
To arrive at (a conclusion) from evidence or reasoning: conclude, deduce, deduct, draw, gather, infer, judge. See reason.