Bone up and Comprehend

Bone up

Bone up verb - To use the mind to acquire knowledge.
Usage example: I suggest you bone up a bit on torts before the next attempt at the bar exam
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Comprehend and bone up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Comprehend" instead a verb "Bone up".

Comprehend

Comprehend verb - To have a clear idea of.

Bone up and comprehend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bone up" instead a verb "Comprehend".

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