Think
Think verb - To have as an opinion.
Understand is a synonym for think in believe topic. In some cases you can use "Understand" instead a verb "Think".
Nearby Word: thinking
Understand
Understand verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.
Usage example: as I understand it, this is the best plan that we have
Think is a synonym for understand in believe topic. Sometimes you can use "Think" instead a verb "Understand".
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- Colonel Oliver: The west, all the superpowers, everything you believe in Paul, they think you're dirt, they think you're dung, you're worthless.Paul: I'm afraid I do not understand what you're saying, sir.Colonel Oliver: Don't bullshit me, Paul, you're the smartest guy here.
Source: Film / Hotel Rwanda -
If Bill Jemas will have you believe, he seems to think if you buy this comic and understand the "depths" of the story, it will bring about World Peace.
Source: Comic Book / Marville -
The Addamses consider themselves perfectly normal, and cannot understand why the people they meet are so very strange; the Munsters believe themselves to be just like the people around them, and cannot understand why said people seem to think the family is so strange.
Source: Series / The Munsters
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