comprehend

(v) get the meaning of something
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
apprehend, get the picture, grok, savvy, grasp, compass, dig,
(v) to become aware of through the senses
- I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
perceive,
(v) 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
embrace, encompass, cover,

apprehend get the picture grok savvy grasp compass dig perceive embrace encompass cover

comprehended comprehendible