comprehend-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: understand

Examples:
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?

Mappings:
VerbNet: comprehend-87.2-1
FrameNet: Grasp
PropBank: comprehend.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: become aware of through the senses

Examples:
I could comprehend the ship coming over the horizon.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Awareness
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: include in scope

Examples:
This group comprehends a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3