Dictionary
com•pre•hend
Pronunciation: (kom"pri-hend'), [key]—
v.t.
1. to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive:
He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
2. to take in or embrace; include; comprise:
The course will comprehend all facets of Japanese culture. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.