entender

/enˈtendɛr/ or /entenˈdeɾ/ or /entenˈdeɾ/ (depending on regional dialect)

Definitions

1. verb

to understand or comprehend something, often requiring empathy or imagination

“The reader was able to entender the protagonist’s pain and write a heartfelt review.”

2. verb

to try to understand or tolerate someone or something

“I’m trying to entender my neighbor’s perspective on the issue.”

3. verb

to be able to understand or make sense of something

“The instructions were so complex that I struggled to entender what to do first.”

4. noun

the act of understanding or comprehending something

“The act of entender is essential in building strong relationships.”

Synonyms

  • comprehend
  • interpret
  • understand

Antonyms

  • misinterpret
  • misunderstand