COMPREHEND

• (verb) get the meaning of something

  "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

  synonyms : apprehend , compass , dig , get the picture , grasp , grok , savvy

• (verb) to become aware of through the senses

  "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"

  synonyms : perceive

• (verb) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

  "This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds", "this should cover everyone in the group"

  synonyms : cover , embrace , encompass

  The class encompassed students from all the stratas of the society. -added by priyavanjeri

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