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in the PONS Dictionary

under·stood [ˌʌndə'stʊd] VB

understood pt, pp of understand

See also

I. under·stand <-stood, -stood> [ˌʌndə'stænd] VB trans

1. understand (perceive meaning):

2. understand (comprehend significance):

3. understand (sympathize with):

4. understand (empathize):

5. understand (be informed):

6. understand (believe, infer):

7. understand (be generally accepted):

II. under·stand <-stood, -stood> [ˌʌndə'stænd] VB intr

1. understand (comprehend):

2. understand (infer):

3. understand (be informed):

I. under·stand <-stood, -stood> [ˌʌndə'stænd] VB trans

1. understand (perceive meaning):

2. understand (comprehend significance):

3. understand (sympathize with):

4. understand (empathize):

5. understand (be informed):

6. understand (believe, infer):

7. understand (be generally accepted):

II. under·stand <-stood, -stood> [ˌʌndə'stænd] VB intr

1. understand (comprehend):

2. understand (infer):

3. understand (be informed):

to make oneself understood