Fathom synonyms | Best 35 synonyms for fathom

understand (related)

To become aware of the intended meaning of (a person or remark, for example):

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comprehend

The definition of comprehend means to understand the meaning or to include someone or something as a part.

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interpret

Interpret is defined as to translate or explain what something means.

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accept

To understand as having a certain meaning

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twig

(Colloquial, regional) To realise something; to catch on.

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compass

To plot or contrive (something harmful)

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discern

To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.

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delve

To research or make inquiries into something:

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measure

To estimate the unit size of something.

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solve

(Mathematics) To find the values of variables that satisfy a system of equations and/or inequalities.

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misunderstand (antonym)

To understand incorrectly, while thinking one has understood correctly.

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not get (antonym)

discern, understand

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apprehend

(Intransitive) To think, believe, or be of opinion; to understand; to suppose.

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catch

To capture or take by trapping, snaring, or some other means:

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conceive

To put in words; couch; express

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follow

To come or go after; proceed behind:

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get

To getter.

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make out

(Intransitive) To represent; to make (something) appear to be true. [from 17th c.]

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read

(Transgenderism) To recognise (someone) as being transgender.

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see

To take note of; recognize:

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sense

The definition of sense is to perceive, or be aware of something.

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take

(Intransitive) To habituate to or gain competency at a task.

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take-in

To shorten (a garment) or make it smaller.

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savvy

To understand; comprehend.

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dig

(Slang) To understand fully:

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ken

To recognize.

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know

To be certain or sure about.

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get (or have) a handle on

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get-the-picture

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knowledge (related)

(Obsolete) To confess as true; to acknowledge. [13th-17th c.]

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fthm

(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore

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sound

A type of longitudinal wave that originates as the vibration of a medium (such as a person's vocal cords or a guitar string) and travels through gases, liquids, and elastic solids as variations of pressure and density. The loudness of a sound perceived by the ear depends on the amplitude of the sound wave and is measured in decibels, while its pitch depends on its frequency, measured in hertz.

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penetrate

To penetrate is to pass into or through something.

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grasp

To reach for and try to seize

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bottom

To have or strike the underside against something:

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