comprehend; pay attention to; heed; deal with
Meanings
5 senses · 13 examplesverb
to comprehend; to understand; to grasp
Used for understanding abstract ideas, meanings, or intentions.
The meaning of this passage is not hard to comprehend.
I can't understand why he made that decision.
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You need to ponder carefully to grasp the profound meaning within.
verb
to pay attention to; to heed; to notice
Most commonly used in the negative, indicating a lack of attention or care.
The person talked for a long time, but he didn't pay any attention.
Don't pay attention to those pointless arguments.
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She paid no heed whatsoever to the noise outside the window.
verb
to heed; to take notice of; to acknowledge (someone's presence or words)
Focuses on acknowledging or responding to a person, often implying social interaction. Also frequently used in the negative.
He stood there for a long time, but nobody paid him any heed.
When she's angry, she doesn't acknowledge anyone.
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Don't bother with that rude person.
verb
to argue; to debate; to reason; to have it out with
archaicAn archaic or literary usage meaning to reason, argue, or negotiate a matter. Often seen in classical Chinese or historical contexts.
(Archaic) Wait for me to go and have it out with him.
(Archaic) This matter requires taking it up with the authorities for discussion.
verb
to take care of; to manage; to deal with; to handle
archaicAn archaic usage, meaning to arrange, manage, or attend to affairs or matters. Not common in modern spoken language.
(Archaic) Household affairs will be taken care of by the lady of the house.
(Archaic) Regarding this official case, allow this humble official to deal with it carefully.