understood
uhn der stood
- v know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
- v perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
- v make sense of a language
- v believe to be the case
- v be understanding of
- a fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
the understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear - s implied by or inferred from actions or statements
the understood provisos of a custody agreement
- Bush never understood, or cared about, the delicate balance between freedom and regulation that was necessary to make markets work.
- But when Rickey read to him from The Life of Christ, Jackie understood the wisdom and the necessity of forbearance.
- Though they understood violence and the attacks on civilians, they also understood what it felt like to see their buddies killed -- and to kill in return.